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Join Us as Our Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,500 (depending on experience) 
Location: Fulham, London SW6 (1 day a week remote optional) 
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Mon–Sat, mostly 9am–5pm)

The Organisation

Action on Disability (AoD), one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations, is seeking an experienced, values-driven Chief Operating Officer to join our leadership team.

The Post

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our ambitious 5-year plan, supporting and deputising for the CEO, managing service leads, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across our Youth, Employment, and Independent Living services.

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in senior management, financial planning, people leadership, and securing funding. You’ll need to be highly organised, strategic, and committed to disability rights and the Social Model of Disability.

This is a hands-on, in-person role at our accessible Centre for Independent Living in Fulham, with occasional Saturday work and flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

We actively encourage applications from Disabled people and people with lived experience.

Any prospective candidates who would like an informal chat with CEO David Buxton about the job, can drop him an email - details available at the next stage on our website.

Closing Date: Friday 18 July 2025, 12 noon
Interviews: 23 and 24 July 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.

No agencies please.

New Perspectives – Fundraising Manager

A brief Job Description 

Status: Part-time, 22.5hrs per week
Salary: £21,000 per year (£35,000 FTE)
Flexible working options - hybrid, home-working, occasional travel to our Nottingham office and to events
Closing date: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm 
Interviews will be held w/c 21 July 2025

About New Perspectives

New Perspectives is the East Midlands’ leading touring theatre company. For over 50 years we have made new writing accessible, creating ambitious, relevant theatre that connects with audiences locally and nationally. We support early-to mid-career theatre makers through unique, regionally rooted development opportunities and share powerful stories that amplify underrepresented voices.

About the Role

New Perspectives is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong background in fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship management who thrives on developing strategies and delivering high-quality written proposals for grants, corporate partnerships, and major donors. You will play a critical role in driving income growth, building a pipeline of prospects, and nurturing meaningful partnerships that advance our artistic mission.

As Fundraising Manager, you will work closely with closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership, leading on mapping and maximising opportunities across a broad spectrum of fundraising activities, including Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, and corporate partners. An ability to understand and translate complex project information into compelling funding proposals will be key to your success.

This is a varied role with plenty of scope for creativity and innovation. You will bring insight and strategic thinking to our income generation activities, using your knowledge of the fundraising landscape to develop multi-year funding bids and engaging stewardship journeys. You will also help to shape and deliver engaging donor communications and impactful reporting.

The ideal candidate is someone who is highly motivated, organised, and thrives working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team culture and grow a vibrant fundraising portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality, targeted funding proposals, including multi-year bids.
• Develop a pipeline of Trusts, Foundations, and corporate prospects in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Create annual impact reports for major donors and generalised updates for other supporters.
• Deliver a rolling fundraising plan for individual and corporate giving.
• Evaluate new income ideas and ensure a balanced portfolio across fundraising streams.
• Support corporate sponsorships and maintain stewardship of donor relationships.
• Ensure all activities complies with GDPR.

Key Experience

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser or development professional with a track record of meeting income targets and developing strong donor and corporate relationships. You will have at least three years’ experience in fundraising, with proven skills in writing compelling funding proposals, creating fundraising materials, and implementing income strategies. A strong understanding of fundraising methods and supporter motivations is essential, as is your ability to communicate charity impact to diverse audiences. You will bring creativity, innovation, and a flexible, problem-solving mindset. Experience in trust and corporate prospect research, and familiarity with fundraising databases and relevant regulations is desirable. 

Closing date: Tuesday 15 July 2025, 12pm 

Please download our Job Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

New Perspectives is committed to offering a variety of suitable working arrangements. We are open to discussing flexible working options and welcome proposals that are practical and appropriate for the role. 

1. About Chance to Shine

We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.

It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.

Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people aged 5 to 24 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.

2. Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a full time (37.5hrs per week) Executive and Office Assistant to support the Finance and Resources team at Chance to Shine. The Finance and Resources team provide day to day support to all departments in the charity and trading subsidiary, Chance to Shine Enterprises Ltd, around finance, office, governance, HR and general administration. The role is expected to be largely in person in our central London office.

3. Key Responsibilities

The Executive and Office Assistant’s responsibilities are in three areas:

Office Administration:

· Act as ‘front of house’ for visitors and guests and be first point of contact for telephone enquiries and ensure the office space is fully operational.

· Monitor the charity inbox and respond to general enquiries.

· Oversee and monitor the Office and Administration budget.

· Liaise with the office landlord, regarding the general office space, car-parking, meeting rooms and staff access. 

· Help manage offsite storage space.

· Administer IT support processes, first point of contact for IT support issues and managing IT supplier contracts; and administering staff IT requirements.

· Maintain up to date shared document area on sharepoint.

· Act as Health and Safety Officer responsible for all Health and Safety matters, and attend training as necessary.

Executive Support

· Support the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) on organising and following up internal meetings, Board meetings and company wide initiatives.

· Provide governance support to the CEO, Director of Finance and Resources and Trustees.

· Take the minutes/key actions of Board and Committee meetings.

· Support on the onboarding and induction of new Trustees.

· Maintain Trustees’ register of interest.

· Deliver ad hoc administrative support for the CEO and Finance & Resources Department.

· Ad hoc support at Chance to Shine events, such as fundraisers, media events and competitions.

HR Support

· Administrative support to the HR Manager for HR processes, including drafting letters, maintaining employee records and recruitment processes.

· Support the induction of new employees to CTS.

· Support the HR Manager with administering staff benefits, organisational training and annual appraisal process.

4. Key relationships

The job holder will liaise with:

· Director of Finance and Resources

· CEO

· Senior Management Team

· HR Manager

· Trustees

· External contractors, landlords, volunteers and suppliers

· Operations, Fundraising, Communications & Digital and Impact & Evaluation teams

5. Skills, knowledge & personal competencies

The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office 365 and in particular Outlook and Teams
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Able to work on own initiative-confident/self-starter/finisher
• An effective and enthusiastic team player
• Approachable, easy-going and helpful team member
• Willingness to learn with a can do attitude
• Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, trusted, inclusive and fun

6. Experience & qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a high volume, fast paced administrative role in a similar sized organisation
• Experience of working in customer facing role
• Experience in working in a small team with demonstrable flexibility and adaptability to support team deliverables

Desirable:

• Experience in an office or executive support role
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations or a willingness to train
• Experience working in a charity
• Experience in taking meeting minutes

Do you want to inspire people to play their part in God’s transforming mission in the world? The Philanthropy Lead will make an impact by finding and engaging people who understand the importance of leadership and care about mission in tough places. If you are someone who enjoys meeting new people, communicates with warmth and passion, and builds long-term trust with supporters/clients, this could be a great role for you.

Full details can be found in the Candidate Pack attached. More information about Innovista can be found on our website.

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), permanent. Applications are also welcome from candidates who wish to propose a part-time arrangement, as part of a job share.

Location: Home-based with travel for donor meetings, including occasional evenings and weekends. Requirement to attend regular team meetings in Oxford.

Salary: £35,000-£43,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

To apply, please follow the directions on our website.

• Closing date for applications: 11 July 2025 midday.
• Interviews will take place the week commencing 21 July. 

This role has an occupational requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

Innovista is committed to protecting the well-being of children and adults at risk. Our Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy are available.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Communications and Engagement Manager in our South East England team, to lead the regional Communications and Engagement team and programme 

The Role: 
•    Develop a regional communications and engagement plan that identifies opportunities aimed at generating new supporters for the Trust - raising our profile, creating opportunities to raise additional income and delivering high quality engagement and volunteering.
•    Oversee delivery of the regional communications and engagement plan and ensure that related communications, engagement, visitor experience and volunteering opportunities are planned and resourced. 
•    Manage a small regional team of communications, engagement and volunteering officers
•    Liaise and regularly work cross departmentally, to ensure communication plans reflect and support the national communications agenda. In particular, strengthen links with centrally based communications and volunteering teams, fundraising teams and conservation and focus area work.
•    Act as communications lead on all funded projects and partnership work
•    Plan, manage and report on a regional communications and engagement budget, as well as working closely with the Regional Director to support the regional budgeting process. This will include responsibility of monitoring spend and cost control.
•    Be the principal point of contact for communications, engagement and volunteering between the country and national teams; sharing best practice and acting as a conduit for internal communications.
•    Foster effective relationships internally and externally to engage and inspire a range of audiences and individuals
•    This role covers the South East of England including Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire. It requires regular travel around South East England and UK. A full clean UK driving licence is required. 

The Candidate: 
•    You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You will have experience leading engagement, volunteering or communications teams, providing inspirational leadership and line management.
•    You will have previous experience working and engaging with volunteers, supporters and communities with the ability to deliver objectives cost effectively, including managing, monitoring and reporting on work programmes and budgets.
•    You’ll know about the best methods in communicating with a wide variety of audiences using a mix of marketing and promotional channels. 
•    You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
•  You will be a strong influencer and you will be confident in representing the Trust in dealings with multiple stakeholders. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for CVs at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 
 
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 12th & 14th August 2025.

JOB TITLE:   

Games Services Manager 

REPORTS TO:

Head of Sport (HoS) 

RESPONSIBLE FOR: 

Games Services Officer 

SALARY BAND:

Manager (Band C), £40,000 - £45,000 dependent upon experience

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  

Such hours as are necessary to fulfil the duties. This will involve a minimum of 35 hours per week, and will include work in evenings and on weekends and public holidays, as required 

LOCATION:

A hybrid of home and office working from the ParalympicsGB London Office or Loughborough Office as agreed. 

This role involves significant field-based activity and travel, including attendance at domestic and overseas events.

JOB PURPOSE

Demonstrating ParalympicsGB’s core values at all times, the Games Services Manager has responsibility for the design and delivery of key elements of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy and specific Games-related services and support whose outcomes will contribute positively to the fulfilment of ParalympicsGB’s vision, mission and objectives through: 

1. Working closely with the Head of Sport, exemplary management of identified areas of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services strategy and associated programmes, people and partnerships 

2. Excellence in delivery of identified core services including qualification and selection processes, accrediting the team, entering the team and managing team data  

3. Provision of world class advice and support to all Paralympic sports which contributes positively to a best prepared team at each Paralympic Games 

4. Provision of other input and support as a member of  ParalympicsGB’s  team support in the creation and delivery of an optimal Games-time environments

Games-time Role(s) All Games-time roles will be discussed and agreed for each Paralympic Games and will be dependent upon structure and delivery requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN DETAIL: 

Sport Directorate 

To support the on-going management of a cohesive and collaborative Sport Team environment which proactively embraces cross directorate / partnership working, additionally to: 

• Project management of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy within the Sport Directorate
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Sport regarding the implementation of the ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy; identifying and communicating potential and actual risks in a timely manner 
• Proactively identify and develop key strategic performance partnerships both within the UK and overseas to support delivery of organisational objectives 
• Deputise for the Head of Sport in his / her absence at key meetings and activities on an agreed basis 
• Support to the Director of Sport and Head of Sport in delivering identified organisational objectives

Games Services Strategy 

Responsible for the management and effective delivery of identified elements of ParalympicsGB’s Games Services Strategy including: 

• Management of team data and the development of ParalympicsGB Base, including budget management. 
• Management of team qualification including performance and qualification tracking and reporting.
• Management of selecting the team including support to all Paralympic sports with selection policies and processes.
• Management of accrediting the team for the ParalympicsGB delegation, including collaboration with Games Operations in updating the Delegation Overview. 
• Management of entering the team including sport entries and liaison with National Governing Bodies and the Organising Committee.
• Management of the Qualification and Selection Panel. 

Team Development Strategy:

Provide support to the Director of Sport and the Head of Athlete Services for the following aspects of ParalympicsGB’s team development strategy:  

• Support the design of the ParalympicsGB team development strategy and lead on elements of programme delivery 
• Support the ParalympicsGB team Games recruitment project
• Lead the planning group for Team Development Programmes, including event and budget management 
• Lead the Team Member’s Agreement Working Group, including collaborative work with our legal partners. 
• Support delivery of the Team Leader Journey including workshops and induction programmes.

Miscellaneous: 

• To work collaboratively with Paralympic sports, UK Sport, Home Country Sports Institutes, British Olympic Association and other partners to ensure coherence in positioning, approach and impact of the Games Services Strategy and Games-specific services and support
• To ensure effective processes of monitoring, evaluation and quality control, and the observation of key performance indicators across all responsibility areas 
• To support colleagues within ParalympicsGB across all areas of the Championing Change strategy, as reasonably required by the Director of Sport 
• To attend all meetings, workshops and seminars, whether internal or external, regional, national or overseas, which are reasonably deemed to be relevant to the fulfilment of the demands and responsibilities of the role 
• To fulfil any other agreed duties as required by the Director of Sport and / or Head of Sport 

VALUES

The British Paralympic Association is an organisation with unique responsibilities and roles.  However, we will only achieve our ambitions by working with and through others, and by appreciation of where we fit within the wider sporting landscape.

This partnership working internally and externally is driven by three values: excellence, respect and integrity. More information will be shared with our new strategy later this year. You will therefore adhere to:

Excellence – Everything we do at ParalympicsGB reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support., we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better.

Respect – Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion and the value of our differences. 

Integrity - We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do.

This job description and person specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.  

Title: Operations Manager

Reporting To: Director of Operations

Salary:  £38,000- £40,000 per annum (based on experience)

Location: London/Head Office Tooting Works

Contract: Permanent/full-time  

Closing Date: 24th July 2025 (We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date if we find the right candidate. Early applications are strongly encouraged.)

About Us:

Tooting Works (TW) is a business centre and community hub in Tooting Broadway, offering office space, co-working, an event space and more. It has been offering affordable office space and helping local businesses and organisations to flourish and grow for over 30 years. 

Business Launchpad operates on-site at Tooting Works and is a registered charity which provides support and training for entrepreneurs aged 16-30 years from across London who want to set up their own business. 

Role Summary:

The Operations Manager is responsible for the smooth, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operation of the business centre. This includes oversight of facilities management, health & safety, lettings, team leadership, and budget management. The role ensures the business centre is well-maintained, tenants are satisfied, and operational performance is continuously improved. Reporting to senior leadership, the Operations Manager contributes to strategic planning, drives efficiencies through systems and digital tools, and plays a vital role in sustaining high occupancy and tenant retention.

Role Responsibilities:

Centre Operations Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business centre, ensuring all facilities are well-maintained, compliant, and running smoothly.
• Ensure the lettings process is well-managed and aligned with policies.
• Implement and monitor operational procedures to improve efficiency and service quality, including opportunities to digitise processes and services.
• Contribute to strategic operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges in collaboration with senior management.
• Report regularly on KPIs, occupancy, operational issues, and budget status to senior management.

Building Maintenance

• Oversee the upkeep and preventative maintenance of the property, ensuring high facility standards.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers (e.g., cleaners, engineers).
• Monitor maintenance budgets and project timelines, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct regular building inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste reduction.
• Maintain and develop use of CMMS (MaintainX) to manage and record all maintenance work.
• Maintain the Visitor Management System and ensure it is used appropriately and consistently

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with UK health & safety regulations, including risk assessments and fire safety.
• Develop and monitor health & safety procedures tailored to the site.
• Organise relevant training for staff and enforce contractor compliance.
• Maintain accurate H&S records, incident reports, and lead periodic audits.
• Support development and execution of emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Fire safety responsibility (Fire Safety designated person)

Lettings and Lease Management

• Oversee the Assistant Lettings Manager and monitor the development and execution of the lettings process from enquiry to move-in, including viewings, negotiations, and onboarding and offboarding of tenants.
• Check we are maintaining up-to-date tenancy records,
• Draft lease documentation and ensure timely renewals and support the rollout of any rent reviews.
• Carry out twice-yearly audits of lease documentation.
• Maintain relationships with tenants to support retention and satisfaction.
• Monitor lease management by team, lease compliance and resolution of any lease-related issues.

Customer Service

• Act as a point of contact for tenants, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
• Foster strong relationships with tenants, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants with the goal of maintaining high occupancy levels.

Financial Management

• Manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective management of resources and that projects are delivered within budget.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure cost-effective deals.
• Ensure tenant arrears are regularly monitored and managed.

Line Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the lettings and maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and productivity.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of staff members as needed.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Project Management, or other relevant fields.
• At least 2 years’ experience in operations work.
• Previous experience in Lease management
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Desire to drive operational excellence.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of managing a building, property or facilities beneficial.
• High comfort level with online tools such as MS Office, project management software,
• or similar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Negotiation and customer service skills.
• Resilient and adaptable with ability to multi-task.
• Solution finder.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and therefore the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Rewards

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Personal annual training budget following probation.
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling.
• Regular team socials throughout the year.
• Generous sick pay allowance following probation.
• General eye test.
• Well-being day (one day per year).
• Volunteer day (one day per year).

Pre-employment Checks Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Receipt of two satisfactory references.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Safeguarding training (can be trained on the job).

Please submit your CV and cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.

Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their individual background or circumstances.

Join the Society of Analytical Psychology as Interim CEO

Location: London / Hybrid | Contract: 12 months (potential to become permanent)

Salary: £70,000-£75,000 FTE (day rate and a 3/4-day week considered)

Application Deadline: 18th July | First interview: TBC. Final interview: 1st August

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for organisational transformation? The Society of Analytical Psychology (SAP), a cornerstone of Jungian analysis in the UK, is seeking an Interim Chief Executive Officer to guide them through a pivotal period of strategic and operational evolution.

About the organisation:

The SAP is a leading professional body dedicated to advancing analytical psychology. They offer training, clinical services, and thought leadership through their journal and events. As a founder member of the British Psychoanalytic Council, they uphold the highest standards in psychotherapy and Jungian psychoanalysis.

As Interim CEO, you will:

• Guide and implement a renewed strategic vision for the Society.

• Lead strategic financial planning and operational delivery.
• Collaborate with Council, the Business Development Group, and faculty leads.
• Oversee a dedicated administrative team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

SAP are seeking a dynamic, emotionally intelligent leader with:

• Proven experience at CEO/COO/CFO level in a not-for-profit or membership organisation.
• Strong financial acumen and commercial insight.
• A track record of managing change and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected institution at a time of exciting change. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of analytical psychology in the UK, working with passionate professionals in a values-driven environment.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a response (max 800 words) to the following question:

Could you tell us about a time when you were brought into an organisation specifically to carry out a strategic or operational review? What were the main issues you uncovered, how did you go about the review process, and what did you learn from the experience—both about the organisation and your own leadership? (no more than 800 words)

Apply to: Senior Appointments at Charity People

For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala at Charity People

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Finance Manager

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? 

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese in Oxford. We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Board of Finance (ODBF) forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments.

Position: Finance Manager

Location: Kidlington, Oxford/Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £49,748.09 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025 at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GF.

It is recognised that August is a popular month for holidays. If you are unable to attend an interview on Wednesday 13 August 2025, please let us know. If you are shortlisted, we may be able to reschedule for a mutually convenient time. Please note that the final decision on the appointment will be made after the scheduled interview date of Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Role

In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan Board of Finance and Trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education.

The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for ODBF, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations.  The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required.

You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff.  The team have been through a time of change, including the introduction of a system 3 years ago that still requires some input to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness. 

About You

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join the friendly team in this Finance function.  You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings. 

With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your ‘can-do’ approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities.  In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function.

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

Benefits and Rewards:

• 25 days holiday per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days
• Hybrid working
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, including 1% death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union, including loans
• An attractive modern working environment

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before submitting your application, please feel free to contact the Director of Finance to discuss the role in further detail. Contact details are available once you start the process.

We want the organisations commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may have experience in other areas such as Deputy Finance Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Finance Officer, Accounts Manager, Accountant, Business Accountant, Charity Accountant. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The role of the Interim Voice and Representation Manager is to work with the Director of External Affairs and Voice and Influence Programme Manager in the management and coordination of the core Capacity Building and Infrastructure Support Service. This will primarily be through leading on the delivery of key outcomes and outputs within the service to facilitate improved governance and operation of voluntary sector groups and organisations. It will also mobilise new programmes due to come online within the service and support the longer-term sustainable delivery of METRO GAVS. In addition, the role will work to promote and represent the interests of the voluntary sector, including local communities, with strategic stakeholders in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement

We are looking for a Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement to join the team in this hybrid working role.

This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey.

Position: Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 24th July 2025
 

The Role

You will lead the Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement strategy, delivering the growth needed to make two new hospitals – Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and Cambridge Children’s Hospital – a reality.

You will:

• Lead a team of fundraisers to deliver inspiring appeals and innovative fundraising propositions.
• Drive net income and supporter growth across all Individual Giving streams including regular giving, digital, appeals, and lottery.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring activities are insight-led and maximise return on investment.
• Develop first-class donor journeys and stewardship experiences to foster supporter loyalty.
• Play a pivotal role in engaging Addenbrooke’s patients and staff to build a sustainable mass participation fundraising model.

If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare and understand the power of emotionally intelligent donor engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

We’re seeking an ambitious and data-savvy fundraising leader who can think both strategically and creatively.

You will have:

• Significant experience in direct marketing and individual giving at management level.
• Strong leadership credentials with a proven ability to develop and motivate teams.
• A track record in delivering successful donor acquisition and retention campaigns.
• Exceptional understanding of supporter engagement, CRM systems, and compliance including GDPR.
• Experience in developing innovative products and donor propositions, ideally in a healthcare or charity setting.

Benefits Include:

• Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with service
• Birthday Leave
• Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
• On-site Leisure Centre
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• NHS Discount Schemes

About the Organisation

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is the only charity dedicated to supporting innovation in patient care across Cambridge University Hospitals. We’re working to make two world-leading hospitals a reality and improve lives for thousands of people across the region and beyond. Our supporters are at the heart of what we do – many have experienced our hospitals first-hand and their stories are integral to our success.

ACT is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Engagement Manager, Head of Fundraising, Direct Marketing Manager, Lottery Fundraising, Head of Donor Development, Head of Supporter Experience.

We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead Mermaids through the next stage of its evolution, dedicated to improving the lives of gender-diverse children and young people, and those who are important to them. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving the charity’s mission, shaping its strategic direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, affirming support services. You will act as a visible and credible advocate for trans and 
gender-diverse youth, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and influence public policy and sector practice. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will oversee a small committed team, ensure robust financial management with the Chief Operating Officer, and lead fundraising efforts to secure a sustainable future. This is a unique opportunity for a values-driven leader who brings both strategic acumen and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and lived 
experience. 
Service Delivery:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all service delivery areas, including support line services, group work,  advocacy, external communications, and policy.
• Ensure services are high quality, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the special people in their lives.
• Lead the continuous improvement and development of service delivery models, ensuring impact, effectiveness, and alignment with the charity’s mission.
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and young person-centred practice throughout all service delivery. 
• Act as the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, with oversight of on-call, safeguarding training, and ensuring appropriate escalation mechanisms are in place.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy and policy activities, ensuring the charity’s voice is informed by lived 
experience and is impactful at local and national levels.
• Act as a visible and hands-on leader for frontline teams, providing support, supervision, and inspiration to staff and 
volunteers.
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and feedback to ensure services are meeting objectives and delivering positive change 
for beneficiaries.

Governance:
• In partnership with the board of trustees, set and articulate our vision, mission and strategy, and keep this under continual 
review.
• Lead the development and implementation of Mermaid’s strategic plan, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Liaise with the board of trustees to ensure the charity’s governance, structure, policies and procedures are appropriate 
and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing change as necessary. This includes supporting board 
development.
• Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to support strong governance and informed decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on organisational performance, risks, and impact.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and legislation, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising 

Finance & Fundraising:
• Working with the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Trustees, ensure Mermaids has robust, deliverable fundraising 
and finance strategies in place, and subsequent action plans are embedded throughout the organisation to support their 
delivery.
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, ensure Mermaids has robust finance, HR, IT, data privacy and governance processes and procedures are embedded.

People and Culture:
• Line manage senior staff including the COO and service delivery managers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, inclusive internal culture that values lived experience and wellbeing.
• Continue work to embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, as well as a focus on accessibility.
• Work to define and drive trans-centred leadership across the organisation, including ensuring that the organisation is a trans-positive, supportive employer.

External Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent Mermaids publicly, including acting as the key spokesperson and strategic policy stakeholder, ensuring 
organisational awareness of the external landscape and the changing needs of trans children, young people and their 
families, and advocating for these needs to be met.
• Lead communications strategy, and lead press engagement by responding to media inquiries, interviews, press conferences and media events.
• Lead on stakeholder engagement, including with funders, supporters, community partners, and policy influencers.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the significant others in their lives at a national level.
 

Do you have a gift for creating learning spaces that bring people together across cultures and contexts?

Are you passionate about building a diverse and inclusive culture, shaped by prayerful practice and reflection?

• Permanent 28 hours per week

• Hybrid working – approximately two days a week at CMS House, Oxford.

• Starting salary £41,795 pa full time equivalent (£33,436 pro rata 4 days per week) with further salary advancement opportunity and with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary

• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:

o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors

o regular wellbeing coffee mornings

o support on menopause for women

o up to three volunteer days a year

o up to three family emergency leave days a year

o retreats and resources for prayer life

 We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.

Your role

The Mission Learning and Inclusion Manager will help us deepen how we learn, grow, and reflect together as a global mission movement. In this unique role, you will foster a culture of learning and inclusion across CMS - in the UK and around the world.  You will:

· Cultivate reflective mission practice, encouraging the sharing of insights and experience from diverse global contexts

• Champion diversity and inclusion, helping nurture a culture where all people are valued, empowered, and able to thrive
• Encourage spiritual practices that sustain and shape our life in mission, enriched by wisdom from across our global community

The organisation you’ll be joining

Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with people and programmes across CMS, from mission leaders and local hubs to vocational recruitment and pioneer training. You will also lead formation and orientation for new people in mission, helping them begin well and stay rooted in practices that sustain them long-term.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings experience in intercultural mission and adult learning
• Is passionate about equity, belonging and inclusive culture change
• Can hold together spiritual depth, reflective practice, and practical delivery

If you’re energised by building learning communities and believe inclusion and spirituality are essential to mission, we’d love to hear from you.

It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.

Our commitment to you

Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policyand-statements and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 27th July 2025

Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 5th or Wednesday 6th August 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.

To apply

Please send your application form and CV on website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ.  CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.

Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.

Job Summary:  This role provides operational and strategic leadership for the Finance function of Feed The Hungry UK. As part of the Management team, this role reports to the CEO and the Trustee Board.

Work Pattern  Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Location:    Based at The Halo Centre, Coventry, with limited flexibility to work from home (by agreement).  

JOB DESCRIPTION  Main responsibilities.

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all internal and external financial processing and reporting, ensuring full compliance with all laws and regulations, including the Charity Commission, HMRC and Companies House regulations.

1. Lead, motivate, develop and train the finance team, promoting an equal, diverse and inclusive team with a positive culture reflecting the values of Feed The Hungry. 

2. Ensure Feed The Hungry operates sound financial, risk management, internal control systems and maintains up-to-date Financial Regulations to safeguard stakeholders' interests and assets and to ensure the integrity of the organisation’s financial performance and statements. 

3. Provide effective day-to-day oversight of the organisation’s financial controls and financial performance, including keeping financial policies up to date and in line with our processes.

4. As Company Secretary, support governance activities, including administration for board meetings, trustee enquiries and administrative duties for the board. 

5. Be alert to all organisational activities that have a financial impact and speedily assess the impact of such activities. 

6. In partnership with the CEO and Directors, develop and support the delivery of the organisation's strategic plan and the related budgets and forecasts.

7. Ensure the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial data, including strategic plans, budgets, management accounts, live forecasts, and financial data and monitoring requested by funders.

8. Provide financial and management support to the CEO, Directors and trustees on the financial position and risks and opportunities of Feed the Hungry. 

9. Financial oversight of contract negotiations (utilities, insurance). 

10. Proactively develop strong working relationships with FTH managers, providing constructive challenge and commercial insight in support of the strategy. Be proactive in challenging the status quo and be prepared to bring new ideas that will enhance the organisation’s activities and returns. 

11. Regular monitoring and tracking of grants made to the organisation. Ensuring external reporting deadlines are met and internal updates on remaining spend is conveyed to project management grant holders. 

12. Administrative responsibility for oversight of the externally appointed auditors and the successful completion of annual audited financial statements and the annual report, and the timely submission to the Trustees.

13. Maintain an ongoing dialogue with the CEO and Directors, and the external auditors. Responsible for the Company's Finance, Tax, Pensions, Audit, and Payroll.

14. Fulfil the role and duties of Company Secretary and attend Trustee meetings with the CEO and Directors 

15. General Duties: 

    • Adhere to all company policies and procedures and recommend changes as appropriate. 

    • Attend all mandatory training required to complete and maintain your role, ensuring you keep up to date with changes to specific laws and legislation that are relevant to your role