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St John & Red Cross DMWS, Remote
£65,000 per year
We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Director to lead designated services, regions and portfolios across England & Wales.
Posted today
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Operation Smile UK, Battersea (Hybrid)
In the region of £90,000 depending on experience
Seeking an experienced leader to join Operation Smile UK as our Executive Director, driving strategic growth & delivering meaningful impact
Posted 4 days ago Apply Now
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Frontline, London (Hybrid)
£45,288.27 (£48,863.65 inclusive of London Office Allowance)
Join us as a Programme Manager and play a key role in supporting the successful mobilisation, implementation and delivery of our programmes
Posted today
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Reaching Families, Remote
£50,000 per year FTE (actual £30,000 pa gross)
Seeking a passionate Director who shares our vision and values and has the skill to lead our committed team into the future.
Posted 6 days ago
Closing tomorrow
Place Matters, London (Hybrid)
£65,000 - £70,000 per year
We are looking for more than an accountant! Mission-aligned, able to "do" as well as "oversee", confident but with low ego.
Posted 1 week ago Apply Now
Hansard Society, London (On-site)
£45,000 - £52,000 per year
Help the Hansard Society campaign for a more effective Parliament. Join us as Head of Operations and help turn our ambitions into action.
Posted 1 day ago
Coram, Bloomsbury (Hybrid)
£75,000 per annum
The role will lead the delivery and development of national and local programmes of family support, including Coram Family Lives.
Posted today
Big Brother Watch, SE1, London (Hybrid)
£13,500 per year (FTE £31,640)
Seeking an experienced Operations Manager who is passionate about defending UK rights and freedoms for flexible role
Posted 6 days ago
Closing tomorrow
Letchworth Foodbank, Hitchin (Hybrid)
£35,000 per year (actual £21,000 per year)
Posted 2 weeks ago Apply Now
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Remote
£65,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL LEAD
·       Operational performance, quality, safeguarding and service assurance
·       Senior managers, dispersed teams and organisational change
·       Product, service and commercial innovation
·       Partnerships, bids, contracts and income diversification
·       Budgets, risk, governance and inspection readiness

WHAT YOU WILL BRING
 ·      Substantial director-level, executive or comparable leadership experience
·       Leadership of complex multi-site, regional or national services
·       Strong commercial judgement and financial literacy
·       Credibility with commissioners, funders and senior stakeholders
·       Experience across at least two relevant sectors, such as Defence, policing, NHS, charities, local government or commercial development

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will combine strategic thinking with a strong focus on delivery. You will lead and challenge senior professionals constructively, make sound decisions under pressure and balance opportunity, impact, affordability and risk. A collaborative, inclusive and values-led approach is essential.

Application resources
Organisation
St John & Red Cross DMWS View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 13 October 2026
Closing date: 26 October 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Communications, Business Development, Operations, Commercial, Strategy, Wellbeing, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work

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