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Harrogate Neighbours (HNHA) exists to support and improve the lives of elderly and vulnerable people across the region, transforming lives and empowering the community on a daily basis! With over 50 years of experience, they provide a vast range of services ranging from meals on wheels in the community to residential care (at their homes in Starbeck and Boroughbridge). The charity’s values focus on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and the incredible staff team deliver an uncompromised standard of care to all.

Following a hugely successful restructure we are recruiting 2 pivotal new roles into this life affirming organisation and are looking for passionate and talented individuals able to take on the challenge of leading the charity through this exciting next phase.

Are you a transformational strategic leader with experience in the care, charity or housing sector? We would love to hear from you!

The Role 

The Director of Service Development is a strategic role, responsible for the development and growth of services across HNHA. Duties will include:

• Responsibility for the people strategy, HR processes and marketing.
• Accountability for the implementation and development of the organisational strategy, including HNHA’s hospitability and community engagement projects.
• Identifying and exploring opportunities for strategic service expansion, improvement and innovation.
• Responsibility for partnership strategy and building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Developing and delivering a robust people strategy and managing and supporting departmental leaders.

The Person

We are looking for a talented strategic leader with prior experience in a senior role within the care, housing, or charity sector. With extensive experience in HR management, people strategy and service delivery and growth, you should also have excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.

This is a leadership role so we are looking for someone inspiring, someone who can lead the team and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Passion for the cause is key – we are looking for an individual who will rise to the challenge of ensuring HNHA continues to change lives across the region!

Why HNHA?

Not only does HNHA care deeply for the people it serves in the community, but it also provides a wonderfully supportive working culture. Spending even a short time at the residential homes, or with the staff team, shows you what a special place this truly is. Following a successful restructure, this is a hugely exciting time to join the charity as they embark on the next phase of their journey. Benefits include:

• Health insurance from WPA
• 3 x Life cover with company pension
• Paid massages
• 1-to-1 Support Sessions: Fully paid and tailored for your personal growth.
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate milestones with rewards.
• Annual staff awards evening
• Events for Staff & Families: Regular gatherings to foster connection and fun.
• Access to Blue Light card
• Free on-site car park
• Free meals on shift as well as tea, coffee and water
• Nearby station and buses for commuting.

The role will be predominantly based out of The Cuttings, in Harrogate, but there will also be the option for some flexibility and hybrid working. To express your interest, or find out more, please apply directly or contact the team below. Please note that 1st stage interviews will be held on the 7th / 8th October and 2nd stage on Monday 20th October 2025.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen, Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Role: Communications Coordinator
Reporting to: Head of Influencing and Impact
Salary: £32,136 per annum
Contract: Full time, permanent. We are open to discussing flexible or part time working.
Benefits: Access to a defined contribution pension and 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus three working days between Christmas and New Year.
Location: Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office in Shoreditch Exchange

About Us

Since our foundation in 2015, Agenda has become established as the go-to organisation on gender and multiple disadvantage. We have built an alliance of over 100 members across England and Wales who span a range of specialisms, bringing together large national charities and small local organisations to campaign for women and girls with unmet needs.

About the Role

We are seeking a communications expert to raise awareness of our projects and campaigns and help our organisation platform our members and the women and girls' voices.  This person will help us demonstrate the impact of our influencing work, as well as the impact of our alliance, to our stakeholders, including policy/decision-makers and funders.

A varied role, the person will be a natural story-teller and will report to the Head of Influencing & Impact (currently being recruited) but will work closely with the entire team, including the CEO on organisational comms.

Key Tasks

• Comms Delivery
• Comms planning and processes
• Digital and Social Media
• Press & PR
• Engagement
• Brand and Design

About You

Could you tell our story and demonstrate our impact to our stakeholders using different communications and marketing channels, while embedding and platforming the powerful voices of our alliance members and the women and girls we exist for?

We are looking for

• An inspiring storyteller – an inclusive feminist who is able to translate policy recommendations and the experiences of women and girls with multiple unmet needs into compelling communications and campaigns,
• Experience of working with the media, including press releases and public relations,
• A confident and proven digital communicator
• Experience of engaging marginalised people from diverse backgrounds in communications activity
• The ability to deliver against multiple targets, set project plans and juggle deadlines

Deadline: 9am, Monday 13 October 2025 
The interviews will take place in November and there may be two rounds.

Interested?

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

Equal opportunities 

Agenda Alliance selects all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and ability to do the role advertised. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We will provide reasonable support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact us to identify any additional support that you may require to enable you to make an application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check. Agenda will treat all DBS applicants who have a criminal record fairly and not discriminate automatically because of a conviction or other information revealed. We will use a DBS to determine an applicant’s suitability only in so far as it is relevant to the position. A criminal record, in itself, will not prevent someone from being appointed to the job.

No agencies please.

Location: Lift Unity City, Middlesbrough (please note the role will require regular travel to Hull, Barnsley and Sheffield offices)

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office(s) and 2 days at home

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract: Permanent 

At Lift Schools, our mission is simple yet ambitious: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. To achieve this, we need colleagues who are highly organised, collaborative, and committed to making a difference.

We are seeking a Regional Officer based in our regional office, to play a pivotal role in supporting our Regional Education Director (RED) and across our regional schools. The North region of schools consists of 15 primary (12) and secondary (3) schools, the largest region within Lift Schools. Being a Regional Officer provides a diverse and fast paced work flow, acting as the ‘glue’ across the region, you will ensure effective communication, strong governance, and smooth administration, helping to create a culture of collaboration and excellence.

As a Regional Officer, you will:

Provide high-quality administrative and governance support to the RED. 
Support the smooth running of the regional office, ensuring it is an effective and professional hub.
Enable effective local governance by working closely with Academy Councils, helping elevate the voices of parents, carers, colleagues, and communities.

Organise and clerk review panels for suspensions, exclusions and complaints (once trained).
Play an active part in regional operations, safeguarding monitoring, and compliance with trust-wide policies.
Represent Lift Schools with professionalism and integrity, ensuring all colleagues, visitors, and partners experience our values in action.

This role is central to ensuring that school leaders, Academy Councils, and central teams work in partnership, so that every school in the region is supported to thrive.

What we’re looking for

Essential skills & experience:

• Experience in a similar/ transferrable role demonstrating strong administrative and communication skills.
• Excellent IT, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work at scale, prioritise workloads and support others to do the same.
• Experience of arranging and clerking meetings or conferences.
• Calm, professional, and able to listen and assess information with care.
• Strong team player, flexible and reliable, with a keen eye for detail.
• Professional foresight and able to think and plan ahead.
• Absolute discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• A UK driving licence (travel across the schools within the region and central offices will be essential for this role - we provide the use of a hire car for travel as and when required)

Desirable qualifications & experience:

• Level 3 qualifications or above (A levels or equivalent).
• Governance training.
• Recognised secretarial/administration qualifications.
• Health & Safety training (e.g. First Aid, Fire Marshal).
• IT literacy with Google Workspace.

If you're ready to impact young people's lives positively, we encourage you to apply.
 

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence: September/October 2025 

Closing date: 12th September 

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact us.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

As the Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy Executive for the Business School at Imperial, you’ll play a key role in strengthening lifelong connections with students and alumni, as well as increasing regular giving participation and inspiring philanthropic support for the School’s future.

If you're excited by the idea of working with inspiring people, contributing to meaningful fundraising efforts that tackle global challenges and connecting with alumni who are driving change in their industries: this is the role for you!

What you would be doing

Following the launch of Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy, we’re preparing to launch a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to bring this to life.

In this role, a key focus will be on increasing regular giving participation, strengthening the fundraising pipeline, and supporting fundraising campaigns. You will also design and deliver engaging programmes for alumni, volunteers and donors, and drive initiatives that strengthen recent graduate engagement, contributing to global ranking success.

Working closely with colleagues across the university, you’ll help shape strategy, improve processes and champion the power of alumni engagement across Imperial.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with a passion for alumni engagement, with working knowledge of how this can create philanthropic support.

You’ll bring:

· Experience in alumni engagement, student engagement or volunteer management, ideally within a university or non-profit setting

· A strong track record in fundraising, including digital campaigns and compelling donor communications

· Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders

· Strategic thinking and project management experience, with a methodical and organised approach

· Confidence working with data and CRM systems to track engagement and demonstrate impact

· A team-focused mindset and the ability to work effectively across departments

What we can offer you

This is an exciting time to join Imperial as we prepare to launch a major 10-year fundraising and alumni engagement campaign to deliver Imperial’s Science for Humanity strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven team in a role with a diverse portfolio, where your work will directly contribute to increasing alumni and donor engagement, strengthening our community.

· Grow and develop at a world-leading institution, committed to using science and business for the benefit of society

· Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).

· Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.

· Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.

· Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time, open-ended role, that is hybrid based at South Kensington but with regular travel to the White City Campus.

Closing date: 22 September 2025

Job details:

• Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London - Flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and home/office working.
• Salary: £54,000 per annum subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions as required by law, pro-rated if part time.
• Working hours: Full time, 5 days, equivalent to 37.5 hours per week. There is also the option to work part time at 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week).
• Pension: 4%, with incremental pension contributions.
• Contract: Fixed term, 2 years (with the expectation to continue, subject to funding)
• Reports to: CEO
• People management: 4-5 staff members.
• Benefits include: 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata) with incremental leave (one extra day per year worked up to 5 days); extra paid days off over the end of year holiday period; enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay; occupational sick pay; Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support; and opportunities for skills development

About the role

The Director of Operations will serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and a key driver of our organisational strength. This role leads the development and smooth running of the systems, processes, and culture that enables FLEX to deliver its mission effectively. You will oversee day-to-day operations across human resources, finance, governance, and key compliance areas such as data protection and health and safety.

Working closely with the CEO and the SMT, you will implement and continually improve our operational plans, infrastructure, and procedures, ensuring they are efficient, legally compliant, and aligned with our values. Your leadership will foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment, enabling the team to focus on achieving FLEX’s strategic goals.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website to download the recruitment pack. Deadline: 6 October 2025, 12pm (midday).

Shortlisting: Your application will be assessed against the criteria specified in the job description. Please explain how you meet the items marked for the ‘application form’ stage.

Interview: If you are invited to the next stage of the recruitment process, your experience, ability and skills will be further assessed at an in-depth interview with the Recruitment Panel.

Staff panel: Interviewed candidates will also meet a small group of FLEX staff in a separate session. This panel is informal and will focus on values and on how you might contribute to our organisational culture. Staff feedback will be shared with the Recruitment Panel to help inform its decision.

We would be grateful if you can also complete our Equal Opportunities Form. This information help us monitor and analyse the level of diversity within the organisation in order to assess gaps and actions needed to increase reach to underrepresented groups. This information will not be used as part of the selection process and will remain anonymous.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of the immigration system or who identify as part of marginalised communities.

If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can make reasonable adjustments and consider what support may be provided at the interview and task stage.

About the Role

The Learning Support Team provides targeted support to young people, helping them develop core practical and academic skills, broaden their existing interests, and explore new ideas. In this role, you will deliver both group and one-to-one sessions, including tailored Maths and English tuition based on individual needs. You will work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure each young person has appropriate access to educational opportunities and engagement.

We believe that everyone has the right to learn in the way that suits them best—so there’s no such thing as a “typical” day in this role. Sessions can take place anywhere: from the beach to the kitchen, the garden, or even the gym. As with all our teams and services, the unexpected is part of everyday life—though with us, it can take many forms. A young person might be excluded from school, be in the middle of transitioning to a new placement, or arrive (or not) due to an emergency referral. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

If this sounds like the right role for you, feel free to contact us for an informal discussion. 

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

About Us

 Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Applicants should have

• Evidence of degree ( BA, BSc in a related field, such as Linguistics, Psychology or Education ) or PGCE.
• Experience in identifying and assessing the needs of young people, setting clear goals and targets through collaborative discussions and the effective use of relevant data to inform assessments.
• Experience in supporting young people to achieve their learning goals, particularly those who are underachieving, disengaged, or facing social and emotional barriers to learning.

What you should expect from us

• Salary: £26,850 per annum
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading Training Programme including Access to Children’s Right and Participation, CSE, Empowerment, Mental Health and Social Pedagogy.
• Contributory Pension Scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in Service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Blue Light Card: discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to complete an online application form to ensure we gather all necessary information in line with legislation, best practice, and our vetting requirements.

Ideally, applicants will already be registered with the DBS Update Service. If not, a DBS (police) check will be carried out by St Christopher’s prior to the start date.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.

It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

Mind in Haringey is an independent charity organisation providing vital mental health services to our community in Haringey since 1989.

We have a broad and exciting range of services and projects running in a dynamic, evolving environment. We are constantly striving to develop and improve our services through listening to our community, peers, and staff team to evaluate and deliver the best possible projects for our community.

Working with Mind in Haringey will give you the opportunity to join a small, creative team with many opportunities for learning and progression. We are a diverse and passionate team, who welcome experiences and perspectives from all backgrounds. 

We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience of mental health, from racialised communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and residents of Haringey who are passionate about changing things for the better in the borough. 

Haringey is a melting pot of culture, history, and resilience. Though there is much that needs to be improved, we are proud to work as part of a community that has displayed great strength in hardship both in the past and in more recent years. Interested in joining us in this work? We look forward to receiving your application for the role. 

The Safe Haven Crisis Hub is an out of hours community crisis service, the Hub provides a safe space for individuals who may feel that they are at risk of a mental health crisis. The Safe Haven provides short-term support and social prescribing to individuals who are vulnerable and isolated into relevant support service pathways.

The post holder will be required to be self-reflective about their personal lived experience of mental ill health. An essential standard of the role is that successful applicants will use this experience and be able to recognise the values and impact of their lived experiences. They are required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Chief Executive Officer
NFS Mediation
Location: Hybrid - between home and the Southampton office (ideally 3-4 days on site per week)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time (9am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday).
Flexible working: 0.8 FTE considered + flexible working policy in place
Benefits: 32 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) 3% pension, L&D, free parking on site
Culture: Supportive, flexible, and autonomous

Are you a values-led senior leader who believes in the power of dialogue and community?

We're thrilled to be partnering with NFS Mediation, a well-established and highly respected conflict resolution charity, to recruit their new Chief Executive Officer.

This is an opportunity to lead an organisation whose mission is all about bringing people together during some of the most difficult times in their lives, helping them to find a way forward, repair relationships, and rebuild communities.

About NFS Mediation

Since 1997, NFS Mediation has been providing independent, and confidential mediation and conflict resolution services. Their work spans community mediation, restorative justice, hoarding interventions using cognitive behavioural approaches, and anti-social behaviour (ASB) assessments.

They now run one of the largest county-wide mediation services in England, operating as a values-driven organisation committed to building stronger, safer, more cohesive communities.

About the role

As Chief Executive Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation, holding the strategic vision, leading a dedicated and highly experienced staff and volunteer team, and maintaining strong relationships with external partners and commissioners.

You'll:

• Develop and implement strategic plans and budgets, reporting to the Board
• Secure and retain funding through contracts and partnerships
• Lead, inspire and support the senior management and staff team
• Ensure the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality mediation services

About you

You'll be a compassionate, values-led leader who understands how to bring people with you. You'll also be comfortable navigating both strategic oversight and operational leadership.

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates with:

• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector
• A strong track record in service delivery and team development
• Financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a collaborative leadership style

Experience in mediation, restorative justice, or conflict resolution is welcome but not essential. What matters most is a commitment to NFS Mediation's mission, values and community-led approach.

If this sounds like the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or profile to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the next step.

Closing 9am on Friday the 10th October
First stage interviews w/c 3rd November
Second stage interviews w/c 17th November

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.

Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Finance Business Partner as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

Parkinson's UK are pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter. They’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join their team of ‘relentless doers’.

About the role

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with budget holders, helping them understand and strategically manage their budgets. Your insight will help shape smarter decision-making and deliver lasting impact across the charity. Working in collaboration with wider team of finance business partners, you will help to create, shape and deliver high-quality financial analysis and insight to a range of stakeholders across the business.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-level financial analysis, insight, and recommendations to senior leaders and department heads.
• Oversee strategic and financial performance through analysing variances, trends, modelling, and scenario planning
• Providing recommendations and challenges to ensure departments adhere to budgets and financial targets.
• Support the preparation and management of annual budgets, forecasts and annual accounts, ensuring that financial plans reflect the charity’s priorities and strategies.
• Deliver the FP&A training offer on budget management and financial literacy across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvement efficiencies and more effective decision-making e.g. reporting enhancements

About You:

• CCAB qualified or equivalent
• Ability to act as finance business partner to a range of budget-holders
• Experience of advising on budgeting and forecasting processes

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Madeleine Kind at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Horatio’s Garden is a nationwide charity creating and nurturing beautifully designed gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. We are seeking two creative, dynamic people with warm and welcoming personalities for the roles of Patient Support Coordinator, one for each of the following locations:

• Horatio's Garden Midlands, The Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries
• Horatio’s Garden Scotland, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

You will be responsible for organising and running a range of social and creative activities for people with spinal injuries and their families and friends to enjoy during the week and at weekends, creating an uplifting, friendly atmosphere in Horatio’s Garden and garden room.

Currently the programme includes crafts, quizzes, glass fusing workshops, felting, printing, talks, painting, ceramic workshops, seasonal celebrations with lunches, baking, live music performances and social afternoons. 

You will need to be a highly organised person who is confident working independently in the garden and via Teams with the Events Programme Manager, Evie Redwood. The role is part-time, 10.5 hours a week, consisting of one weekend afternoon (approx. 4 hours), a weekday afternoon workshop (approx. 3.5 hours) and 3 hours of admin time a week. You will need to be flexible with your availability, working when patients are available – this can vary. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-driven, proactive individual who is efficient, well-organised and has an outgoing personality. You will need to be adaptable and happy working with a wide range of stakeholders including people with spinal injuries and their families, NHS staff, volunteers and many different teams within the charity.

Key responsibilities for the role of Patient Support Coordinator include:

· Creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, encouraging people with spinal injuries and their families to engage in the Events Programme that is organised in the garden.

· Asking patients what activities they would like to do.

· Working virtually with the Events Programme team to plan activities that reflect patients’ requests.

· Going into the wards to help patients to come out to the garden and garden room in hospital beds or wheelchairs. You will have training for this.

· Hosting creative workshops in the garden, ensuring all aspects run smoothly.

· Running arts and craft sessions yourself, organising social activities and writing quizzes so a creative flair is essential.

· Booking high-quality speakers, entertainers and freelance creative people to run sessions.

· Working alongside session facilitators to support them. 

· Coordinating catering arrangements and serving food and drinks.

· Making posters and updating blackboards to promote activities, as well as   advertising the sessions via word of  mouth.

· Building relationships with NHS teams in the spinal unit.

· Handling the administrative side of the role, including risk assessments, ordering materials and budget-monitoring.

· Collecting feedback from patients, their visitors and NHS staff during and after the sessions.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with experience of stakeholder engagement and networking.
• Experience of planning and event organising.
• Experience of workshop facilitation.
• Excellent creative and artistic skills, with the ability to deliver workshops.
• Confident working alone and with volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Excellent time management skills.
• High level IT competency, specifically proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable 

• An interest in the wellbeing benefits of gardens.
• Experience of working with the NHS or in a healthcare setting.
• To have creative and musical skills and contacts within the local community.
• Full clean driving licence, with access to a car.

Qualities

• Upbeat and outgoing personality with brilliant people skills.
• Professional and confident.
• Proactive, can-do attitude.
• Empathy, kindness and excellent communication skills. 

• Calm under pressure and able to thrive in a busy role.

• Ability to prioritise and adapt the programme to suit the interests of changing patient groups.

• Self-motivated and capable of working with the minimum of direction but understanding the limits of your knowledge and able to seek advice when required.
• An eye for detail, making sure all aspects of the programme are organised and maintained to the highest quality.

The role is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic all-rounder to be involved in a dynamic charity, helping to make a difference to people who have experienced spinal injuries.

As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society.

NOTE: An enhanced DBS/PVG check and reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Head of Finance Operations as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.

Parkinson's UK are pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter. They’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Financial Operations, who will provide leadership and development to the Financial Transactions Team and the Local Groups Finance Team during a period of transition to new systems and processes. You will lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary contact for auditors and other external advisors. Additionally, you'll be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and reporting processes throughout the charity by leveraging data and digital tools.

What you’ll do:

• Lead on the Annual Accounts production and act as key contact to the Auditors and Governance Team.
• Manage a team of three direct reports across financial reporting, transactions, and procurement
• Continuously drive improvements and actively contribute to the finance transformation across finance processes and systems
• Act as lead, mentor and coach to the Financial Accounting Team and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Manage financial risks and improve internal controls through compliance to relevant governance

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience of leading the Annual Accounts production and ability to distil and present it to a wide range of non-finance stakeholders
• A CCAB (or equivalent) qualified accountant with excellent technical financial accounting skills, including strong knowledge of relevant accounting principles
• Experience building rapport and constructive relationships with senior managers across the organisation to deliver continuous improvements
• A proven track record of coaching and mentoring individuals and delivering results through teams

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We’re looking for a well organised, commercially orientated, strategic leader to join us as our Head of Centres & Events

Location: The Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Bristol.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £38,987.69 per annum.

Holidays: 31 days including Bank Holidays, plus additional long-service leave (capped).

Benefits: Pension scheme, subsidised under-fives childcare, employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities.

Closing Date: Monday 29th September.

Interviews: First interviews week commencing 6th October (probably Thursday 9th October), second stage task-based interview w/c 13th October (probably Thursday 16th October).

This is a rewarding opportunity to lead the development of this new department which is focused on providing excellent experiences and opportunities within our Community Centres for local people, in ways that generate income, and helps support the financial sustainability of the charity. You will shape and grow our Community Centre offers, focusing on what local people value and would like to have available within our centres, whilst upholding the charity’s values and long-term vision.

Reporting to the CEO, this position is responsible for leading our Centres & Events Team, which includes the Facilities Team (who maintain and develop our buildings), the Front of House Team (who welcome people and provide information, along with managing room hire), our community Events Manager, our Catering & Café Teams, plus Design & Communications Team.

As part of our Senior Management Team, you will also help shape the wider strategy and culture of the organisation, working cross-departmentally and contributing to the development of our annual budgets.

Who we are

We are a well-established charity and community anchor organisation, based across two sites in Southville and Bedminster. Through our centres, café, nursery, and community programmes, we work to improve the wellbeing, health, happiness, and sense of belonging of people living in the BS3 postcode area.

We’re passionate about helping our staff grow, whether that’s through professional development or creating space to thrive in their roles.

Who you are

You are a systems and process-orientated leader, able to bring teams together to create a cohesive, efficient and effective whole. You bring:

• Strong leadership, organisational, commercial and communication skills.
• Experience in organising diverse areas of operation and developing efficient systems and processes.
• An ability to empower others to lead and make decisions.
• Creativity and confidence to develop new offers in response to local needs.
• A desire to support the financial sustainability of the charity.

Your ability to develop efficient, effective and integrated systems and processes with your teams, as well as to identify offers that local people will engage with, value and pay for within our Community Centres, will be essential to your success in this role.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At BS3 Community Development, we are committed to ensuring Equality of opportunity and access, celebrating Diversity, and promoting Inclusion and Belonging. This commitment is vital, not only for our service users, but for our staff and the community we serve.

Are you a purpose-driven leader who's ready to shape lasting impact?

Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with Headway North Staffordshire to recruit a strategic and inspiring Chief Executive Officer for this brilliant local charity, which supports adults living with acquired brain injuries to rebuild their independence and reconnect with their communities.

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of an incredibly impactful organisation, working alongside a passionate and dedicated team to guide the charity into its next chapter and beyond.

Salary: £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week at the centre in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent
Benefits: 28 days annual leave (inc bank holidays), free meals on site, free parking, 3% NEST pension, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site gym
Culture: Collaborative and values-led

About the charity

Headway North Staffordshire supports adults whose lives have been changed by an acquired brain injury. From helping people re-learn daily tasks, to providing access to therapies, or simply offering a place where individuals feel understood, they deliver support that often isn't available through statutory services.

Now celebrating their 40th anniversary, they are proud of the difference they make through specialist therapies (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling and speech and language therapy), tailored day services at their centre, community outreach, peer support groups, and practical advice for families. Their holistic approach enables people to rebuild confidence, regain independence, and reconnect with their communities.

About the role

As CEO, you'll be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational delivery, and long-term sustainability of the charity. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and senior team, you'll steer Headway North Staffordshire through a changing health and social care landscape, ensuring they remain responsive, resilient, and impactful well into the future.

Your key priorities will include:

• Leading and empowering a small, committed senior team across service delivery, fundraising, operations, and administration
• Driving forward a bold and sustainable strategy for growth and impact
• Strengthening income generation and nurturing relationships with key funders
• Ensuring financial oversight, compliance, and good governance
• Championing the charity externally and building partnerships with local stakeholders, communities and the wider Headway network.

About you:

They are looking for a collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader with a genuine connection to their mission. You'll bring both strategic vision and practical delivery skills, ideally grounded in a therapeutic, health, or social care setting.

You'll likely have:

• A track record in senior leadership within a charity, health, therapeutic, or social care environment
• The ability to turn strategic vision into practical, sustained delivery
• Experience managing teams and developing a positive, inclusive culture
• Financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and income streams
• A confident, thoughtful communication style with the ability to influence and inspire

This role will suit someone who thrives in a close-knit environment, understands the challenges and opportunities facing small charities, and is motivated to guide a dedicated team making a life-changing difference every day.

To hear more and find out how to apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am, Wednesday 1st October
First stage interviews: Monday 20th October
Second stage interviews: Tuesday the 4^th & Wednesday 5th November

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.

Executive Director Stroke Support

Are you great at building relationships across the health and social care sector and beyond?

The Stroke Association are looking for an Executive Director (Stroke Support) to help guide and inspire the organisation. If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Position: EDT01 Executive Director (Stroke Support)

Location: Home-based (Frequent travel will be required)

Salary: Circa £105k

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 12 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Lead with purpose and help shape our future

As the Executive Director Stroke Support, you will work with the Chief Executive and wider Executive team, to help guide and inspire the organisation towards a future where everyone affected by stroke is supported to live their best life after stroke.

Ensuring that everyone can access the support they need in a way that suits them is a bold ambition requiring us to transform our culture and ways of working so that we become more agile in the complex and changing external environment. As Executive Director for Stroke Support, you will have a pivotal role in inspiring the organisation to do its best for stroke survivors, harnessing innovation and talent.

You’ll need to connect, convene and enable teams to transform the reach and impact of our operations through service design, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships.

Creating the conditions for teams to think creatively and radically about new approaches, you’ll use meaningful data to sense make and inform decisions that lead to improved beneficiary outcomes. 

You’ll be great at building relationships across the health and social care sector and beyond, applying systems level strategic thinking that will underpin delivery of purpose and what matters most.

If you’re ready to inspire collaboration and lead with vision to deliver impact for all affected by stroke, join us as we step into our next chapter of cultural transformation.

About Us

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all those affected by stroke and their families. We provide tailored support services to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.  Finding strength through support.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Executive, Executive Director, Executive Director Health, Executive Director Stroke Support, Stroke Support Direct, Stroke Support Executive Director, Social Care Director, Health, Stroke, Disability.

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