Operational improvement and data project manager jobs
You can make a genuine difference. Our evidence-based interventions have a real and lasting impact for our clients. At Thrive, we use gardening to enable people to improve their health.
As a key member of the Fundraising Team, you will work closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, including Finance, Client Services, and Communications & Marketing. Your excellent communication and relationship-building skills will be essential as you identify and assess partnership opportunities and ensure these are effectively passed to the relevant fundraising leads for cultivation and development.
If you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge, come and work for Thrive.
Our Fundraising & Partnerships Officer is to be based at Thrive Reading (National Office) with
some hybrid working possible.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 30th June 2025
Interviews: 8th & 9th July 2024
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Closing date for applications will be 0900 30th June 2025
Interviews will take place 8th and 9th July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well-being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes in helping us achieve our mission.
The Role
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial leadership?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. As the CFO, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our organisation, driving growth, and ensuring financial stability.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a qualified senior finance professional with:
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Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role
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Strong technical understanding of charity finance and compliance
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Excellent relationship-building skills with staff, auditors, trustees, and other stakeholders
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The ability to lead and mentor a high-performing finance team
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A values-led approach aligned with YMCA’s purpose and ethos
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO and Board on financial direction and policy
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Lead the organisation’s budgeting, planning and reporting processes
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Ensure legal, regulatory, and statutory compliance across all financial activities
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Manage and develop the Finance Team, embedding strong processes and financial controls
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Produce annual operating plans and oversee financial KPIs
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Act as Company Secretary for YMCA Trinity Group and its subsidiaries
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Lead relationships with external auditors and financial specialists (e.g. tax, VAT, payroll)
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Maintain strong engagement with the Trustees, the FRaC Committee, and the Executive Team
Why Join Us?
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5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
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Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme)
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Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
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Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
Interview Dates
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July 2025 in Peterborough.
Contact Us
For an informal discussion on the role, contact Jonathan Martin (contact details can be found on LinkedIn).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Trainee
Two Year Contract
Up to £22,000 per annum, plus cost of a CoIF or CIM qualification+ benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead (flexible working options available)
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint a highly driven and engaged individual who will be given the support and professional autonomy to start or build their career in fundraising.
You will have the opportunity to join an ambitious organisation and work alongside experienced professionals within a highly supportive team. We are a learning organisation and if successfully appointed, we will fund and support you with gaining the Institute of Fundraising Certificate, which is a fantastic opportunity. The Certificate helps fundraisers become more confident and understand how to make a genuine difference.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement you will support the Fundraising and Engagement team on a range of activities and projects to gain a breadth of experience of all fundraising, communication and marketing disciplines, and gain a rounded view of charitable fundraising and the role fundraising plays in charities.
This role will particularly suit an individual who is just starting out on their fundraising career or has been an intern or volunteer in a fundraising department, and/or someone who enjoys building relationships, thinking on your feet, is proactive, organised, enjoys being challenged and are motivated to try new things and contribute ideas.
What we’re looking for:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated, enjoy working with others
- A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations
- You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships, or interned/volunteered in a fundraising department.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. Please visit our website for details
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
As a CQC registered organisation, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
Purpose of the job
The Head of Operations ensures UK Youth runs efficiently, compliantly, and with impact. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations and working closely with Assistant Directors, the role drives core operations, systems improvement, performance reporting, and policy oversight.
Overseeing IT, CRM, project delivery, governance, and administration, the postholder also co-leads the development of an Organisation Performance Dashboard with the Finance Director to track KPIs and inform decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Policy & Process Management
- Performance Monitoring & Business Intelligence
- Annual Planning Support
- Digital Systems & Infrastructure
- Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Financial Oversight
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
- Flexible/Agile Working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
- Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
- CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 27th June 2025 @ 11:59pm (midnight)
Interview Dates: w/c 7th July 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

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Overview
At Mustard Tree, we’re on a mission to combat poverty and prevent homelessness, driven by our core values: Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership.
The need for our services is greater than ever, with unprecedented demand across Greater Manchester. As our charity continues to grow, we’re striving to become a leading force for change, creating real opportunities for people to improve their economic well-being.
Role Purpose
You will be responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with hyperlocal, local, and national businesses, stewarding the organisations to become Mustard Tree’s partners, and for us to be their ‘Charity of the Year’, donating to and fundraising for the charity.
You will manage an existing caseload of these valued partners, with the opportunity to proactively create new relationships and partnerships, contacting through multiple channels, creating content, and hosting, touring, and presenting to businesses.
In addition to corporate partnerships, you will manage the recruitment and stewardship of Mustard Tree’s events fundraisers, being responsible for the administration, making sure all places are filled, planning the events, and helping all participants hit their fundraising targets.
Main Duties
Corporate Partnership
- Steward a cohort of existing Corporate Partners through email updates, calls, social media activity and booking monthly check-ins, as well as sharing infographics, case studies, events information, and newsletters when useful.
- Proactively build new relationships, ultimately securing new donors, partners, and ‘Charity of the Year’ organisations. Make it clear and easy for donors to understand what we do, how they can help, and the impact they will have.
- Host, tour, or present at a minimum of four organisations per week.
- Manage inquiries, emails, and queries relating to partnerships, corporate donations, volunteering, and events, ensuring timely responses.
- Manage the partnership inbox and work with the Fundraising team on our corporate bookings calendar.
- Work with the Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator to plan and book Social Value Days for partners and prospective partners.
- Collaborate with the Fundraising and Communications team to develop and publish copy, advertisements, social media content, and create WordPress pages relevant to Corporate Partnership and Events.
- Host Corporate Partners for their volunteering inductions and debriefs and follow up with a thank-you email the same week.
- Manage data entry and administration surrounding partnerships, including communication, contacts, setting targets, and funds raised, through software and our CRM, for example.
- Work with the Fundraising Manager to assign new and existing partners
- Provide weekly updates on targets and expected income, and work to provide accurate forecasting.
Events Fundraising
- Manage our existing events portfolio of The Great Manchester Run, Tough Mudder, Trafford Abseil, October Half Marathon, being responsible for their success.
- Investigate and develop new events to complement our 12-month calendar.
- Empower organisations to plan independent fundraising events and create a fundraising toolkit to support this.
- Support the running of our October Fundraising Dinner
- Work with the Fundraising Manager to project events income and build a 12-month fundraising pipeline.
General Duties
- Supporting the Fundraising Team et al, including administration, cover, and events attendance when required.
- Support the Fundraising & Finance Teams with data entry, CRM updates, and the creation of KPI data when required.
- Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures.
- Support other staff and departments, occasionally providing practical relief cover for work-streams, operational areas, classes and clubs.
- Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required.
- Lead by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and representing the charity as required.
- Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day-to-day activities, including recycling and supporting our ‘paper-light’ practices.
- Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation.
Role Specific Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience in fundraising, sales and/or account management.
- Experience within a client-facing role.
- Experience in stewardship and stakeholder management.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders such as corporate partners, volunteers, and donors.
- A confident ability to deliver presentations, host groups and perform tours, amongst other, similar engagements.
- Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, such as email communications and CRM management.
- Ability to plan and coordinate events, from small scale volunteering days to ‘mass participation’ fundraisers.
- Proficiency in using standard office software and email platforms, with the ability to adapt to new tools.
- Ability to work well with others, particularly in collaboration with Fundraising, HR and Communications teams.
- Alignment with Mustard Tree's core values of Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of corporate and events fundraising, and how to create meaningful experiences for partners.
- Experience in supporting fundraising campaigns or initiatives.
- Experience in delivering events to scale.
- Understanding of safeguarding practices and policies related to volunteering.
- Previous experience working in a charity setting, especially in roles involving donors, stakeholders and supporters.
All Staff Competency Expectations
1. WORLD CLASS WELCOME AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Communication Skills
- Communicates clearly, empathetically, and professionally.
- Listens actively to understand our customers' and clients' needs.
- Adapts their communication to meet individual needs and circumstances.
Customer Focused Attitude
- Creates a friendly, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere for all.
- Demonstrates kindness, compassion, and respect in all interactions.
- Shows empathy for client’s experiencing challenging circumstances.
Problem Solving and Initiative
- Addresses customer and client concerns quickly and effectively.
- Is proactive in identifying and resolving potential issues.
- Escalates issues and asks for help when it is required.
Professionalism and Service Excellence
- Represents Mustard Tree internally and externally.
- Pays attention to detail, ensuring all queries are fully understood and addressed.
- Manages time effectively, balancing efficiency with quality service.
- Maintains consistency in delivering high standards of service.
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supports colleagues and work together to achieve shared goals.
2. PROACTIVE IN LIVING AND SHARING OUR CULTURE, VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Living Mustard Tree’s Values
- Embodies Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership in daily actions and decisions.
- Promotes a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful culture in all interactions.
Sharing Our Culture
- Represents Mustard Tree’s values positively to colleagues, customers, clients and external partners.
- Demonstrates accountability, kindness, and respect in all work and communication.
Proactivity in Engagement
- Takes personal responsibility for upholding Mustard Tree’s culture and values.
- Identifies opportunities to share and encourage positive behaviours within the team using the values cards.
Adaptability and Growth
- Is flexible and open to learning, contributing to personal growth and team resilience.
- Actively reflects on their behaviours and their impact and seeks opportunities for improvement.
Teamwork and Inclusion
- Supports colleagues in living out the values and creating a positive work environment.
- Respects and celebrates differences, contributing to a culture of kindness and belonging.
3. COURAGE IN PROBLEM SOLVING AND EMBRACING CHANGE TO MEET NEEDS
Proactive Problem Solving
- Takes initiative to address issues quickly and effectively.
- Uses creativity and resourcefulness to find practical solutions.
- Asks for help in solving problems where needed to ensure the task is complete.
Courage in Facing Challenges
- Approaches challenges with confidence and resilience.
Adaptability and Change
- Is flexible in responding to changing circumstances and needs.
- Embraces change as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve.
Empathy and Understanding
- Solves problems with care and compassion, ensuring customers, clients and colleagues feel heard and valued.
Attention to Detail and Follow Through
- Ensures that problems are fully understood, addressed, and followed up appropriately.
- Prioritises tasks effectively to meet urgent needs without compromising quality.
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supports colleagues in overcoming challenges, working together to find solutions.
4. CONFIDENT IN SAFEGUARDING AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Understanding Safeguarding
- Completes the Safeguarding training and ensures they understand it.
- Is confident in identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action in line with Mustard Tree policies.
Responding to Incidents
- Acts calmly, responsibly, and professionally when managing incidents or safeguarding concerns.
- Follows Mustard Tree’s processes to report, record, and escalate issues as needed.
Awareness and Vigilance
- Is proactive and vigilant in recognising risks or signs of harm, ensuring no concern is overlooked.
- Takes ownership of ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.
Empathy and Respect
- Treats individuals with compassion, dignity, and care during safeguarding or incident-related situations.
Personal Accountability
- Understands their role and responsibilities in safeguarding and incident management, seeking guidance when needed.
Teamwork and Collaboration
- Works with colleagues to share concerns, support one another, and manage incidents effectively
What we offer in return
- Real Living Wage employer
- Learning and development
- Free lunch
- Wellbeing support package with Smart Clinic, including 24-hour helpline
- 25 days holiday (plus extra holiday on your birthday)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
Our mission is to combat poverty and prevent homelessness.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Services
Merseyside Society for Deaf
Liverpool, based out of Queen’s Drive office and community hub (L13 0DJ), with some travel to attend meetings and some flexibility for home working
Salary £35,000-£38,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Permanent
Full time, 35 hours per week with flexibility to meet needs of the role and the service with on-call rota system
Excellent benefits including 27 days annual leave per year, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, Employee Assistance Programme, pension with 3% employer contribution, professional development opportunities, 5 days paid study leave, sick pay
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for people, purpose, and operational excellence? Are you looking for a new role within a values-led, community-focused organisation where you will change lives, lead teams and develop your own professional skill set?
Charity People are delighted to be supporting Merseyside Society for Deaf (MSDP), a charity which advances equality for people with hearing loss across Merseyside and beyond, with their recruitment for a new Head of Services.
MSDP is a charity with a long history, with roots traced back to 1864, making them one of the oldest d/Deaf charities in the country. Communities are central to MSDP’s services and as a result, the charity are an important part of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community in Merseyside. MSDP are devoted to helping Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society.
The Head of Services is a senior role that plays a vital part in shaping and delivering MSDP’s mission. You will help lead the day-to-day delivery of services, ensuring they are effective, inclusive, and high-quality. Working alongside Service Managers, you’ll coordinate projects and contracts to meet the needs of the people and communities MSDP serves. You’ll help ensure services are delivered with integrity, impact, and compassion.
Key responsibilities
- Operational Leadership and Service Delivery: Oversee the effective day-to-day running of services, ensuring compliance, quality outcomes, confidentiality, and accurate record-keeping.
- People and Performance Management: Supervise and support Service Managers and teams, set performance standards, promote staff development, and ensure safe and effective recruitment practices.
- Project, Contract and Financial Oversight: Lead project delivery and contract management, monitor risks, support tender submissions, and manage budgets and resources in line with strategic and contractual priorities.
- Data, Reporting and Strategic Insight: Analyse and present key performance data to support service improvement and inform decision-making and prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Legal, Risk and Safeguarding Compliance: Ensure robust safeguarding practices, manage operational risks, and uphold legal, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements across all service areas.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing operational services in health, social care or charity sectors, with strong project management and delivery experience. You will also have a strong track record in staff supervision and team leadership with excellent leadership and team motivation skills. You will understand safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection (DPA, GDPR) with knowledge of service performance frameworks and contract compliance. A strong communicator, you will be able to create reports and presentations and be able to analyse data and derive insights. You will have budget and resource management skills with strong planning, organisational and risk management experience. You will be able to work independently and manage time effectively with a flexible, adaptable and problem-solving attitude. You will be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and to the values and mission of the organisation. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL), if not already proficient, is essential.
You may have experience working with or in Deaf or disability services and familiarity with Deaf culture and BSL. The ideal candidate would have experience in tender writing and funding applications, experience of contract management and reporting to commissioners and funders, and knowledge of adult social care commissioning, but these are desirable criteria. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL) if not already proficient is essential.
Being part of the MSDP team is hugely rewarding, and what makes MSDP different is their culture and specialisms. Most of the staff team are Deaf and they have frontline staff who are able to communicate in British Sign Language and Deaf-Blind Manual/Hands on. New staff will benefit from learning about deafness, the inequalities that exist in access to mainstream services and the impact of those barriers on our beneficiaries. Meetings are fully accessible so we welcome people from across the d/Deaf and hearing communities to apply. The role is based in Liverpool and you will need to be able to travel across Merseyside and surrounding areas.
How to apply
The application process is via an Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Please click apply to be directed to the MSDP website to download the application pack.
If you have a query or would like to request an informal conversation with by phone or video call with the CEO, please follow the instructions on the last page of the recruitment pack to email the MSDP Recruitment Team.
The closing date is 4pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 21 July.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Are you someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and meaningful impact? Join us as a Finance & Compliance Executive and help us deliver the essential work that keeps our youth-focused programmes thriving. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in managing funding contracts, supporting operations teams, and ensuring we meet the requirements of our funders—so that more young people can access the opportunities they deserve.
You’ll be at the heart of the action—tracking funding, compiling reports, monitoring contract compliance, and liaising with staff to ensure our delivery meets all necessary guidelines. Your attention to detail will help maintain accurate records, support timely claim submissions, and ensure we meet funder expectations with confidence and clarity. Being a whizz at Excel will also help immensely in this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is methodical, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes. You'll work with teams across the organisation, support compliance with vital audit requirements, and help shape action plans that drive ongoing improvements.
Whether you’ve previously worked in payroll, office administration, finance administration, or contract management—we’d love to hear from you. We value potential as much as experience, and we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for helping young people succeed.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station
Location type: Hybrid
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Manages: 5
Annual salary: £85K - £95K GBP
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Candidate level: Director
Background
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.
Purpose of role
MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.
Responsibilities
Strategy, vision and leadership
- Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
- Advise the CEO and SMT on financial planning, legal, governance and related policy matters.
- Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
- Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical financial and operational matters at governance meetings.
- Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
- Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
- Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
- Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
- Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
Team development/leadership
- Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the finance and operations teams.
- Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
- Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.
Operations
- Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
- Ensure strong financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
- Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
Profile
Person specification
- Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) or post-graduate business degree mandatory.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
- Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
- Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
- Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
- Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
- Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.
Terms and conditions
This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.
An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.
An applicant’s pack is also available on request.
The deadline for application is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
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You will lead all aspects of charity financial and resource management for two separate but closely connected charities, the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) and the Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA), which are supported by a single head office team. We are looking for someone to bring enthusiasm, personal credibility, discretion and sensitivity. You will be ultimately responsible for Finance and Resource Management within the charities.
You will work directly with the trustees of both charities and the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) which comprises of the Director of Development, the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) (Director of HR and Programmes), and the Chief Executive. You will have primary responsibility for ensuring that the charities meet their statutory obligations, that financial functions are well ordered and support the work of the charities.
Managing and leading a small and diverse team through high pressure periods including month end, year-end and annual budgeting, you require high emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with staff at all levels, often having to mentor the charities’ managers to help them plan and manage their own budgets.
Your financial responsibilities are substantial as you will have overall control and responsibility for all financial matters. You will be thinking both strategically and seeing the big picture, whilst also analysing figures in detail to ensure that the financial management of both charities are sound. In periods of change and growth, it is critical that you are effective in coordinating corporate finance (funding sources, non-profit capital structuring and investment decisions) and managing charity policies regarding capital requirements to deliver against each charity’s objects and plans, taxation, equity and investments as appropriate.
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Deputy Head of HR, Human Resources
Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working
37 hours per week (full time)
Grade 4 (upper) point 34-38: £42,140 - £46,240 per annum* (plus £3,827 Inner London Weighting if London based or £480 if home-based)
Permanent contract
We are flexible on hours of work and where this work is done. This role can be based in our London office (N1) with hybrid working but can also be done part-time and/or from home. If home-working is agreed, the ability to travel semi-regularly to London (i.e. around once per month) is desirable but not essential.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action, we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
In this newly created Deputy Head of HR role, you will lead our Business Partnering & Advisory function by developing the HR Business Partnering model, managing a team of HR professionals, and ultimately embedding excellent people management practice across the organisation. You will also have a direct business partnering relationship with Relate at Family Action; providing strategic advice, coaching and operational HR support to senior managers, to support culture change post-merger (in January 2025).
If you have significant experience managing complex employee relations and organisational change processes (including TUPE and large-scale restructures) and leading a team of HR professionals, we would like to hear from you. The ability to think strategically while also delivering operationally, alongside strong influencing and coaching skills will make you an ideal candidate.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement on the Person Specification – please don’t let that stop you; we want to hear from you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as your values. At Family Action our 4 core values are incredibly important to us and underpin all we do. We are a 'people focused', 'can-do' organisation, which strives for 'excellence' in all we do and operates with 'mutual respect'.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23.59 pm
For direct queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working arrangements, please email Katie Milne, Head of HR. Contact details can be found when you click the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button.
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in-person interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to submit your application without delay. We are also ideally looking for a candidate who can join us as soon as possible (i.e. on a short notice period), however if that is not your situation please do not hesitate to apply as applications will not be assessed on this basis.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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We are seeking a Head of Services to lead our Youth Work and Day Centre provision at NHYC. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we prepare to launch our new five-year strategy. You should be a thoroughly organised individual with extensive experience and expertise in operational service delivery. You should be capable of balancing strong attention to detail with the ability to think strategically, and be flexible to respond to changing demands. You should be an inspirational leader, able to motivate a diverse staff team to deliver consistently high quality services to young people.
- Salary: £46,800 to £52,000
- Deadline: Midday Thursday 19 June
For more information on the organisation and role, please click 'Apply'.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
The Director of Resources will ensure that the organisation has appropriate resources in place to deliver services to the charity’s various teams and will monitor/control that delivery. This role will help develop new opportunities, shared standards, services and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness, including the use of technology. It also focuses on strategic planning, resource management and risk oversight to support the smooth and effective operation of the organisation. The Director of Resources will be a member of the senior management team and will play a vital senior role in contributing to the overall leadership of FEC.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please check the Charity website.
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Monday 30 June 2025
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children



The Rainy Day Trust is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our small but mighty charity as we enter an exciting new strategic planning cycle. If you’re an enthusiastic, dynamic leader ready to roll up your sleeves and drive real change for those who’ve worked in the home-improvement sector, this is your opportunity to steer an 182-year-old charity into its next decade.
About Us
The Rainy Day Trust provides practical, financial and emotional support to people who work - or have worked - in the home-improvement and enhancement industries (builders’ merchants, DIY, garden centres, tradespeople and related sectors). We deliver grants, debt relief, apprenticeship funding, fuel-poverty assistance, legal advice, counselling and e-learning, partnering with industry peers to tackle poverty through both direct intervention and prevention. We pride ourselves on punching above our weight to ensure every beneficiary lives with dignity.
The Role
As CEO, you will work in partnership with the Board to finalise and own our new five-year business plan, ensuring its successful delivery. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership. overseeing service delivery, fundraising, financial stewardship and regulatory compliance, while modelling our core values of transparency, fairness, energy, inclusivity and compassion.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Co-create, implement and evaluate the new five-year strategy, business plan and budgets.
- Operational Management: Lead a small core team and manage partner relationships (e.g. Maximus for casework). Ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery and robust risk controls.
- Income Generation: Devise and deliver a diversified fundraising strategy (corporate partnerships, events, digital campaigns) to secure financial stability in a demanding climate.
- Governance & Compliance: Act as Nominated Individual to the Charity Commission; support the Board in trustee recruitment, training and governance best practice.
- External Relations: Serve as chief spokesperson; build and sustain partnerships across the home-improvement sector to raise awareness and influence.
- Culture & Values: Foster an organisational culture of learning, innovation, professionalism and integrity that reflects our values at every level.
Key Details
- Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
- Salary: circa £70,000 per annum
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (evenings and occasional weekends; UK travel required)
- Location: Head office in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, with travel across the UK
Person Specification
Essential
- Graduate or equivalent vocational qualification.
- At least 10 years’ senior-management experience in a comparable organisation (charity, social enterprise or commercial).
- Proven track record of income generation across varied channels.
- Experience of strategic planning, budget management and regulatory compliance (Charity Commission, SORP).
- Strong leadership skills: able to inspire small teams and foster collaborative partnerships.
- Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing; adept at presenting complex issues succinctly.
- Financially literate: able to interpret spreadsheets, set forecasts and manage risk.
Desirable
- Experience in the home-improvement, construction or retail sectors.
- Familiarity with mental-health or preventative-welfare work.
- Background in formal collaborations/joint ventures.
Attributes
- Values-driven, demonstrating integrity, empathy and inclusivity.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented, commercial mindset.
- Resilient under pressure, well organised and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Curious and innovative: open to new ideas and continuous learning.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 30th June 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.
We at LEAH care deeply about some of the most vulnerable people who have been displaced from their own countries and homes and land on our shores through no fault of their own. Asylum seekers, refugees and victims of trafficking face significant barriers and we are totally focussed on supporting each individual to overcome those barriers. Our core programmes tackle a key barrier, which is a lack of functional English.
We are seeking a Head of Operations who aspires to be a Charity Director or CEO. They will hold extensive responsibilities for our programmes, delivery, IT, impact evaluation and other key areas. They will have excellent relationship management skills and display great leadership skills.
LEAH is on a journey following the acquisition of another charity and the Head of Operations will have a crucial leadership role in managing change as well as overseeing the delivery of day-to-day operations.
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Chief Executive Officer
Location: Flexible (with regular travel to London)
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Alexandra Rose Charity is transforming access to fresh, healthy food for families on low incomes. Through innovative programs like Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg and Fruit & Veg on Prescription, we are pioneering financial incentives that improve nutrition, tackle food insecurity, and support local markets. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a bold, values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead us forward; scaling our impact while staying true to our mission of ensuring everyone has access to affordable, healthy food.
This is not a typical CEO role. Alexandra Rose Charity is dynamic, purpose-driven, and committed to systemic change. The new CEO will drive a bold organizational strategy, foster a strong and inclusive culture, champion food equity, and ensure that our programs continue to empower communities across the UK.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven strategic leadership experience within a mission-driven organization.
- Experience of successful fundraising and stewardship of major funders
- A track record of scaling impact, income, and influence while maintaining a strong commitment to social change.
- Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across government, healthcare, and community sectors to drive policy and programmatic innovation.
- A deep commitment to inclusion, equity, and ensuring that healthy food is accessible to all.
If you believe in a future where everyone, regardless of income, can access fresh, nutritious food and are ready to lead a movement for change, we’d love to hear from you. For more infomation please refer to the recruitment pack attched as a PDF.
Please apply via CharityJob with your CV which must be accompanied by a cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
We are committed to ensuring everyone can access our website and
application processes. This includes people with sight loss, hearing, mobility,
and cognitive impairments. Should you require access to these documents in
alternative formats, please contact: Lucy Dawson at Alexandra Rose.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 15th of June
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Friday 20th of June
The first stage of interviews will be held on: Wednesday 25th of June
The second stage of interviews will be held on: Thursday 3rd of July