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An acquired brain injury can happen to anyone at any time. The impact on individuals, their friends and family, can be devastating. Headway Luton is here to help those impacted by an ABI move forward with their life.
Headway Luton is a registered charity that provides support, advice and services to people with an acquired brain injury and to their families and carers.
We deliver centre-based activities and community support services aimed at helping people live as independently as possible, maximise their potential, and improve their quality of life.
Our work is rooted in person-centred care, dignity, respect and inclusion. We collaborate closely with local partners, funders and the community to ensure that our services remain relevant, accessible and sustainable.
Role overview
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the overall leadership, management and development of Headway Luton.
They will ensure that the charity delivers high-quality, person-centred services in line with regulatory standards, while working with the Board of Trustees to secure the organisation’s long-term sustainability and growth.
The CEO will promote a culture that reflects our core values:
- Person-centred care
- Dignity and respect
- Safeguarding and safety
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Professional standards
Key responsibilities
1. Strategic leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic direction.
- Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships and service development.
- Ensure services continue to meet the needs of the local community.
2. Governance and board engagement
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees to support effective governance.
- Attend trustee meetings and provide clear and timely reports.
- Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and relevant legislation.
- Support the planning and delivery of the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
3. Service delivery & operations
- Oversee the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services.
- Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
- Monitor service performance and outcomes.
- Ensure safeguarding is embedded across all services.
4. People leadership
- Lead, support and develop staff and volunteers.
- Line manage senior staff and oversee performance management processes.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and collaborative working culture.
- Ensure the appropriate recruitment, training and development of staff.
5. Financial management & sustainability
- Oversee budgets and financial performance in partnership with the Board.
- Ensure resources are managed effectively and responsibly.
- Support the development of funding streams, grants and partnerships.
- Contribute to long-term financial planning and sustainability.
Person specification
Essential criteria
Experience
- Experience in the charity, health or social care sector
- Experience of managing teams and organisational performance.
- Experience of financial oversight and budget management.
Skills and knowledge
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to work effectively with a Board or senior stakeholders
- Good understanding of governance, compliance and risk
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
Personal attributes
- Reliable, motivated and able to work independently
- Able to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
- Committed to the values and aims of Headway Luton
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a senior leadership role (e.g. CEO, Director or equivalent).
- Understanding of CQC or regulated services
- Experience of fundraising, commissioning or contract management
- Relevant qualification (e.g. business, leadership or management)
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Employer: Headway Luton Ltd (Registered Charity 1080775)
Location: 49-53 Alma Street, Luton, LU1 2PL
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £30,277 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent, subject to a six-month probationary period
Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Other benefits: Flexible working, TOIL for additional hours and free on-site parking
Appendix 1: Initial priorities (first 6 months)
- Build strong relationships with staff, trustees and key stakeholders.
- Develop a clear understanding of services, operations and funding.
- Review the current financial position and identify risks or opportunities.
- Ensure governance and reporting processes are effective.
- Identify early opportunities for service improvement or development.
- Contribute to future strategic planning.
Supporting people affected by brain injury in Luton, Houghton Regis & nearby towns. There is life after brain injury. We're here to help you live it!

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Job Title: Independent Living Capital Appeal Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,377
Location: The Rowe, London
Closing Date: 21st April 2026
Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026
About Centrepoint
Centrepoint works with young people aged 16–25 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We provide accommodation, health support, and life skills to help young people move into education, training, and employment so they can build independent, sustainable futures. Together with our partners, we support over 15,000 young people each year and aim to end youth homelessness by 2037.
About the Independent Living Programme
Centrepoint’s Independent Living Programme (ILP) is delivering 300 genuinely affordable homes across London and Greater Manchester for young people moving on from homelessness. With 50 homes already built and £23m secured, the Independent Living Capital Appeal is raising a further £27m to complete the programme.
The Role
The Independent Living Capital Appeal Manager will play a key role in delivering this ambitious programme. You will be responsible for helping to deliver the £27m appeal target by managing and growing a portfolio of high-value donors and grant-makers, securing five and six figure gifts, and developing a strong pipeline of new prospects.
Working closely with the Head of Independent Living Appeal, you will lead the cultivation and solicitation of high-value supporters while delivering an outstanding donor experience. You will also work closely with development and programme colleagues to align fundraising with live housing developments and future pipeline opportunities.
You will:
- Lead and grow a portfolio of donors and prospects, securing new and repeat five and six figure gifts
- Identify, qualify and cultivate new prospects to strengthen the appeal pipeline
- Develop and deliver tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies
- Write compelling proposals, reports and donor communications
- Deliver excellent stewardship, designing supporter journeys that connect donors to the impact of their support
- Support senior leaders and volunteers in donor cultivation and solicitations
- Collaborate across fundraising and programme teams to maximise opportunities for support
- Line-manage the Independent Living Appeal Officer, supporting their development and contribution to the appeal
This is an opportunity to play a central role in one of the UK’s most ambitious youth homelessness initiatives, helping unlock hundreds of new homes for young people leaving homelessness.
About You
We are looking for a motivated, relationship-focused fundraiser with a strong track record of securing significant philanthropic gifts. You will bring:
- Experience securing five and six figure gifts from individuals, trusts, foundations or corporate partners
- Proven ability to build and progress a pipeline of high-value prospects
- Strong experience managing and stewarding major donor relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including developing persuasive proposals and reports
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and donors
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver targets
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
Desirable:
- Experience working on a capital appeal or major fundraising campaign
- Experience working with senior volunteers in fundraising
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (dental, optical, complementary therapies)
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Cycle to Work and interest-free travel loan schemes
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Centrepoint is committed to fairness, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of homelessness or youth services.
Apply now to play a key role in delivering Centrepoint’s Independent Living Capital Appeal and creating hundreds of new homes for young people moving on from homelessness
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Advocacy
Location: Remote with travel to Westminster approx. twice a month
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: Up to £31,918.98 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Assistant Advocacy & Government Relations Officer:
- providing day-to-day support for the whole advocacy team
- undertaking core advocacy tasks such as leading on daily political and media monitoring
- conducting online research to add value and support overall work of the team
- providing meeting and event support
- assisting with preparation of briefings for parliamentary debates
- reporting on the outcome of campaigns to the advocacy team
- content creation for the advocacy web pages
- general administrative duties
About the Advocacy team:
The Advocacy & Government Relations team leads the charity in influencing decision-makers and those whose policies, practices and decisions affect cat welfare across the UK. The small, highly motivated team works to influence legislators (national and devolved governments), professional organisations and corporates. The team has successfully influenced the law on microchipping, pet theft and commercial kitten sales in England and worked with the Scottish Government to regulate cat breeding and rehoming activities. The team also runs digital campaigns as part of its strategy.
What we’re looking for in our Assistant Advocacy & Government Relations Officer:
- lives within a commutable (within one hour) distance of Westminster
- experience working in advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns) and knowledge of UK political systems
- proven experience extracting relevant information from political monitoring sources
- strong administration skills, including project and spreadsheet management
- experience, or an understanding, of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g Ministers, MSPs, MLAs, MPs, etc
- experience completing online and desk research
- experience or understanding of event organisation
- experience preparing PowerPoint presentations
- proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- agile, happy to be hands-on and help in all areas of the advocacy team
- confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Zoom and MS Teams)
- knowledge of our work and campaigns and an understanding of the charity sector
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 20th April 2026
Virtual interview date: 11th & 12th May 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. video screening
3. Virtual interview with task
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
The Really NEET Project is seeking an exceptional, driven Regional Head to lead and inspire our work across Telford and the Midlands.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader to help develop our future of alternative education, champion young people, and empower dedicated teams to deliver life-changing outcomes.
As Regional Head, you will provide strategic leadership, operational excellence, and inspirational direction, ensuring our centres consistently deliver outstanding support to young people who need it most.
Some of the key areas include:
- Provide strong and supportive line management to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator, SENDCo and Change Leader.
- Lead the ongoing development and delivery of high standards across SEND, education, youth work and risk management, including safeguarding and health and safety.
- Advocate confidently for yourself, staff, young people, and their families within an inclusive practice.
- Foster a culture of psychological safety, vulnerability-based trust, and shared purpose within teams.
- Fulfil the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role and make effective safeguarding decisions at local, regional and national levels.
Our Benefits:
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Annual 2 night staff Getaway
- Christmas spending voucher
- Regular social activities
- Annual Employee Wellbeing budget
- Occupational Health Offer
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
- Foster & Kinship Policy – time off for training
- Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments
- Bespoke CDP Opportunities
What to expect from the recruitment process:
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 20th April 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
Please review the Job Pack and Description and complete the Application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Policy and Public Affairs Officer at the British Liver Trust
Communications Team
Building momentum, Changing lives
The British Liver Trust is the UK’s leading charity supporting children and adults affected by liver disease and liver cancer. We advocate for improved prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care for all people affected by liver conditions across the UK. Liver disease is a public health emergency – it is the third leading cause of premature death in the UK, with deaths increasing by 400% over the past two generations.
We believe that liver disease and liver cancer are at a tipping point. By taking bold action ourselves and with others, we will start to shift that balance and seize this moment. We are looking for an experienced policy officer to support us on this journey and to directly contribute to change.
This is an exciting time for the Trust as liver disease is increasingly being recognised as a priority by the NHS and we have recently launched our new organisation strategy.
We are seeking a policy and public affairs professional to support existing work and support our advocacy with key stakeholders across the UK and to help improve outcomes and care for all liver disease patients.
The role
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Run the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer
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Support our policy development, including supporting our consultation responses
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Help secure parliamentary debates and speakers, and provide tailored and impactful briefings
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Coordinate political outreach to grow our pool of supportive MPs
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Monitor and horizon scanning
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Represent the Trust at external meetings to amplify our profile and policy messaging
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Work closely with colleagues in the communications, outreach, roadshow and fundraising teams to ensure policy is embedded across the Trust’s work.
The postholder will have the opportunity to influence change and improve outcomes and services for liver disease and liver cancer patients.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Salary £32,000 – £35,500 per annum
Full time 35 hours per week
Home-based with regular access to London and occasional visits to Winchester (HQ).
We offer a range of benefits for our employees, including:
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Life assurance 4x your salary starting from date of employment
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5% employer pension contribution, rising to 7.5% at 15 months and 10% at 27 months service (optional on contribution increase)
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Holiday buy-back scheme (up to 3 days per annum)
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25 days paid annual leave (FTE)
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BUPA health cash-back scheme; money back on everyday healthcare costs, 24/7 health advice line, employee assist programme, mental health support & wellbeing resources
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Cycle-to-work scheme
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Contractual sick pay offering up to five weeks’ full pay, dependant on length of service to support employee wellbeing
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3 days additional gifted leave between Christmas and New Year
If you would like to apply for the role, please send:
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a covering letter explaining how your experience, skills and knowledge make you suitable for the role, with particular relevance to the Job Description
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an up-to-date CV, including two referees
Closing date: 5pm on Friday the 10th of April
Interviews: to be held on Tuesday the 21st of April
Transforming liver health through increased awareness, prevention, improved care and support



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and resourceful Administration and Facilities Officer to support the Northern Ireland Director in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office . The role will ensure:
- The efficient operations and facilities co-ordination of our Northern Ireland (NI) office
- Provide administrative support to the NI Director
- Facilities and admin support to the NI retail function when required
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and well-organised office environment, enabling the Concern NI team to effectively develop and grow as a regional team.
About You:
ESSENTIAL
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience in financial administration tasks (e.g., petty cash, expense processing, purchase orders).
- Familiarity with health & safety regulations and compliance (e.g., risk assessments, fire safety, first aid).
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, such as suppliers, landlords, fundraising teams, and senior management.
- Experience in a supporter care, customer service, or donor relations role, handling inquiries professionally.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written), with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external contacts, working as a team and contributing your ideas
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping, document preparation, and financial processing.
- Confident in IT and picking up new systems
- Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to work with CRM/databases (e.g., Dynamics 365 or similar).
- Ability to problem-solve and improve processes to enhance efficiency in office operations.
- Ability to multi task and handle a varied role
- Good time management, self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong commitment to the values of an international development charity, including diversity, equality, and inclusion
DESIRABLE
- Experience in the charity or fundraising sector.
- Experience in event coordination or supporter engagement activities.
- Understanding of budget management and supplier contracts
Please visit Concern Worldwide (UK) careers page to view the full job description and person specification.
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website
Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
This post is hybrid with Mon-Thurs office based and Friday’s working from home. This is a great opportunity to be part of a vibrant team focused on transforming the lives of people living in extreme poverty.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
Salary Band: GB4
Salary: £24,060–£26,732.80 per annum (based on 28 hours per week).
Full‑time equivalent: £30,075–£33,416 per annum (35 hours per week).
New employees will normally start at the minimum of the pay band, with scope for progression over time.
This is a permanent, part-time post based on 4 days working week (28 hours per week - 0.8fte). The normal full-time working week is 35 hours.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty, tackling its root causes and building resilience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Organisation
Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.
Currently, Womankind has staff based in Kenya and the UK. This position is in the UK. You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, in line with the laws and regulations of these countries.
Role Purpose:
The Policy and Advocacy team within Womankind influences a transformative, feminist agenda for change in solidarity with movement partners and allies. This role reports to the UK and Global Policy and Advocacy Manager.
This is a full-time UK based role that supports the policy and advocacy team’s efforts from a decolonial feminist lens, in line with Womankind’s 2030 strategy and the Influencing Sub-Strategy. Reporting to the Movement Strengthening and Feminist Funding Policy & Advocacy Manager, the role will engage in Policy and Advocacy operational and management support, contribute to advocacy learning and exchange, knowledge production, coordination of MEL-related outputs, and represent Womankind internally and externally vis-à-vis its advocacy objectives.
Areas of responsibility:
1.Policy and Advocacy Operational and Management Support
• Assists the Policy and Advocacy team to respond to the needs and opportunities in the WRO and feminist movement and feminist funding ecosystem context. This includes mapping the context, conducting research, drafting internal briefing documents, attending in-person meetings with state and civil society actors, and dispatching external communication as appropriate.
• Taking the lead in partner and ally communications in relation to various policy and advocacy opportunities.
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Assisting the Policy and Advocacy Team to complete, file and dispatch finance and administration forms including international transfer forms.
• Supports annual operational and budget planning processes.
2.Policy and Advocacy Governance Support
• Schedules monthly Policy and Advocacy meetings, attend and document the said meetings, on a rotational basis with the other P&A Officer.
• Contribute to reporting processes at Womankind to ensure high quality narrative and financial work plans and reports, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, linking and learning, and financial management - in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;
• Contribute to all necessary or ongoing partner due diligence in collaboration with other Womankind colleagues;
• Contribute to regular progress reports for key stakeholders including donor reporting;
• Contribute to project and funder administration and record keeping to ensure that it is delivered with excellence;
• Contribute to recruitment process administrative tasks as requested.
3. Contribution to knowledge and evidence base
• Acts as the Policy and Advocacy Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Liaison to contribute to effective and appropriate technical monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes linked to Policy and Advocacy work in collaboration with the Impact and Learning Manager.
• Working with the Impact and Learning Manager to ensure Policy and Advocacy work is captured in the Policy Programmes and Learning annual reports.
• Support the planning of key policy and advocacy engagement spaces.
• Support the Policy and Advocacy team’s learning and exchange efforts, and knowledge production efforts.
• Contributes to the work of the communications team through drafting content on Policy and Advocacy work for the website and social media channels.
• Coordinates quarterly updates from the Policy and Advocacy team and liaise with officers in the policy and advocacy, grant making and fundraising teams to ensure these are captured and sent to partners.
4. Representation
• Represents the policy and advocacy team in cross-organisational initiatives and information sharing activities as determined by the policy and advocacy team, and in consultation with the line manager.
Key relationships and collaboration:
Internal:
1. P&A team.
2. Grantmaking & Partnerships Team.
3. Fundraising Team.
External:
1. Partners.
2. WRO & Feminist Movement Allies.
3. Regional and International Bodies.
Person Specification
Qualification and training:
• A bachelor’s degree qualification in a relevant social sciences field e.g. international development or legal studies, human rights, gender studies, or equivalent experience.
Essential Experience:
1. At least 3 years’ experience of working in organisations that engage in strategic, partner-centred, evidence-based advocacy with demonstrable results.
2. Experience of supporting the implementation of global advocacy projects and/or programmes to a high standard, for the promotion of women’s human rights and gender equality that are transnational and/or multi-stakeholder in scope;
3. Strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Skills.
4. Demonstrable experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams including women’s movements, and/or membership movements, networks or coalitions targeting governments and civil society in the UK, and globally.
5. Experience of working with partner organisations located outside the UK with the ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds and in different cultural settings;
6. Astute planner who can deliver multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.
Desirable Experience:
1. Demonstratable facilitation skills.
2. Strong feminist politics and analysis lens.
3. Experience of contributing to reports (narrative and financial) to donors.
Essential Travel Requirements: International travel is an essential requirement for this role. The post holder must undertake reasonable international travel to fulfil their duties. This is expected to be no more than four weeks per year.
Knowledge and Skills:
• An organised, credible, confident self-starter with the ability to respond in a timely way to emergent needs and opportunities in the UK and globally.
• A collegial and collaborative team player who can work effectively as part of a diverse team in ways that contribute to a creative, safe, inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Excellent written, verbal influencing and communication skills. Fluency in English is essential.
• A flexible, creative, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced ICT skills and experience of developing and using the systems required within a dynamic, multinational and inclusive environment.
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Understanding of and commitment to working in line with Womankind’s feminist and anti-racist stance.
Values and behaviours
The ideal candidate must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it works towards a feminist workplace which is fit for the future and supports our staff equitably across our locations.
All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind Worldwide’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
Application timelines
Closing date for applications is the 23rd April 2026, we may close for applications early depending on the number of applicants.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 4th May 2026.
The role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Operating Officer to support our non-clinical operations.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead governance, compliance and risk management
- Ensure adherence to all regulatory and statutory requirements
- Drive operational performance, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Support delivery of strategic objectives and organisational growth
- Lead business continuity and organisational resilience planning
- Act as Data Protection Officer
- Work closely with Trustees, NHS partners and external stakeholders
This is a key senior leadership role, critical to ensuring safe, effective and sustainable service delivery.
About you
You will bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience in an operational role
- Strong expertise in governance, compliance and risk management
- Experience within a regulated environment (e.g. charity, healthcare, public sector)
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to deliver operationally
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why join us?
- A supportive, values-led organisation
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
- Generous annual leave (plus birthday off)
- Pension, EAP and life assurance
- Free on-site parking
Safeguarding & inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS where appropriate.
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire


Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Wells Maltings to recruit for their new position of CEO.
Location: Wells-next-the-Sea / Hybrid
Salary: c.£50,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours) or part-time (minimum 4 days/week). Some evening and weekend work required.
Wells Maltings a vibrant arts, heritage and community venue, opened in 2018, and set in beautiful Wells-next-the-Sea at the heart of the North Norfolk AONB. We are a year-round hub of excellence for the arts providing a diverse and extensive programme, plus heritage preservation, community cohesion and tourism for our coastal town and the surrounding environs.
About the Role
This is a brand-new role for an experienced senior leader and income generation specialist to join the team at Wells Maltings and lead on developing and delivering our fundraising, commercial and operations strategies. You will have the space to make a real impact, supported by both an experienced team and an engaged Board of Trustees.
About you
We are looking for a leader with a strong understanding of income generation in the arts and culture sector, preferably with experience of running a venue.
You will bring your leadership experience, financial acumen and fundraising skills. You will lead the organisation, shape how we generate income and increase our commercial and individual sponsorship, all with the aim of securing a sustainable future for the charity and the communities we support.
How to Apply
Formal application is via CV and supporting statement addressing three specific questions outlined in the recruitment pack. Please download a copy of the job pack
Closing: 9am, Monday 20th April 2026
Interviews: Friday 1st May 2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
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.
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance (subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period)
Our new Programme Support Officer (Health and Wellbeing) will play a vital role across three of Salford CVS’s flagship programmes - Wellbeing Matters, Live Well, and Answer Cancer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to three distinct but connected areas of work that collectively support community wellbeing, prevention, and early help across Salford.
You will work as part of a passionate, multi-disciplinary team, supporting programme coordination, data and insight gathering, communication activities, and high-quality partner engagement. By providing consistent and reliable operational support, you will help ensure each programme runs smoothly, meets its objectives, and continues to deliver positive health and wellbeing outcomes for residents and communities.
Across these programmes, you will:
- Support day-to-day programme delivery, helping maintain strong relationships with partners, community organisations, and stakeholders
- Support data collection, reporting, and gathering stories, and help create clear updates that show the programme’s health, wellbeing and prevention impact
- Provide administrative, coordination and organisational support to Programme Managers and wider delivery teams
- Help ensure consistent standards of quality, compliance and communication across all three programmes
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of programme tools, systems, and ways of working to strengthen health focused and person-centred delivery
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values community wellbeing and preventative approaches and is motivated by helping programmes run efficiently and effectively. You’ll be joining teams who are committed to tackling inequality, improving health and wellbeing, and amplifying the strengths of Salford’s VCSE sector.
Benefits
- 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Enhanced company sick and maternity pay, subject to terms and conditions of service
- Pension scheme - with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
- RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
- Development opportunities - we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
- A supportive working culture - we respect and support one another to do the best we can
If you would like to apply for the position of Programme Support Officer (Health and Wellbeing), please submit your application on our website via the apply button.
Closing date: Noon on Friday 17th April 2026.
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026.
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
We are looking for a new CEO to lead Surrey Community Action into a bright and exciting future, where the voluntary sector and communities of Surrey are helped to survice and thrive.
Surrey Community Action
Chief Executive Officer
35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Based in Burpham, Guildford, Surrey
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
£62,000 for a 35-hour week
5% employers pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus three days over Christmas
Employee Assistance Programme
About Surrey Community Action
Surrey Community Action supports Surrey’s voluntary sector, the diverse communities of Surrey, and other organisations who seek to work with either. We ensure that non-voluntary sector stakeholders understand the value of our sector and how to work together to achieve shared objectives. We provide services to Surrey’s voluntary sector that increase their effectiveness or fill gaps in their capability, capacity, and resilience. Services to the Surrey’s Communities and we provide services directly to Surrey’s communities that support community action and address unsupported needs.
About The Role
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to join us at an ideal time to complete and implement our emerging new strategy and direct Surrey Community Action into a bright future.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will have the scope and authority to shape strategy, influence policy, empower Surrey’s voluntary sector, and champion rural communities, working closely with a committed Board, and experienced staff team.
You will be the organisation’s lead ambassador, building trusted relationships with partners, funders and decision‑makers, and ensuring the organisation’s voice is heard at local, regional and national level.
You will also play a critical role in leading change and transformation within the charity - strengthening systems, diversifying income and evolving how the organisation works so it remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a fast‑changing environment.
This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing big‑picture thinking with practical delivery, and who can bring people with them through periods of transition.
If you are motivated to improve the capability, capacity and resilience of the Surrey’s voluntary sector, communities and residents; if you thrive in complex and changing stakeholder environments; and if you are excited by the challenge of leading an organisation through its next phase of growth and influence, this role is for you.
No two days will be the same, but there are some core parts of this role.
- Strategic Leadership & Organisational Direction
- You will lead the delivery of a clear, compelling organisational strategy, adapting it in response to an evolving operating environment and ensuring the organisation remains agile, future‑focused and well positioned within the voluntary and community sectors.
- Board Partnership & Governance
- You will work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, providing high‑quality insight, advice and assurance on strategy, finance, risk, governance and compliance, and then supporting effective Board decision‑making through clear reporting, analysis and professional guidance.
- Leadership of People & Culture
- You will lead, inspire and support the staff team through a transparent, inclusive and empowering management style, creating a high‑performance culture rooted in trust, accountability, equality, diversity and wellbeing.
- Change Management & Organisational Development
- You will be a skilled change manager, leading transformation in response to evolving funding landscapes, policy shifts, technology and community needs, designing and implementing systems, structures and processes that strengthen organisational effectiveness and resilience.
- Ambassadorial Role, Advocacy & External Relations
- You will be the public face of the organisation, representing it with credibility, passion and authority, and building strong, influential relationships with funders, partners, policymakers, communities and stakeholders.
About You
The purpose of the Chief Executive Officer’s role is to guide and plan the strategic development and overall direction of the organisation, providing strong leadership and co-ordination to ensure the aims, strategic objectives and priorities of the organisation are achieved.
To do this, we need someone who embodies the following attributes, skills and experience.
You will have:
- Senior leadership experience within a voluntary, community, public or values‑led organisation, with accountability for strategy, performance and resources.
- Proven experience of working effectively with a Board or trustees
- Demonstrable success in leading and managing organisational change, including restructuring, service development or cultural transformation.
- Experience in fundraising, income generation and business development
- Experience of financial leadership, including budgeting, financial planning, income generation and managing funding agreements or contracts.
- A strong track record of external engagement, partnership working and representation at senior level.
- People management experience, supporting a compact team delivering diverse projects.
- Excellent communication skills (including social media) and governance literacy.
- It will be a distinct advantage to have familiarity with Local Government Reorganisation and devolution, ideally in a county like Surrey.
You will be:
- Motivated, motivating and dynamic
- An effective communicator (including social media) with good network contacts, especially in the VCSE sector and across local government
- A strong team builder, able to develop, encourage and support colleagues in making the most of their experience and skillsets and to feel confident in their abilities
- A visionary leader who is able to embrace and manage change through strategic creativity and innovation, while also able to pay attention to detail when necessary.
- Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate understanding of charity governance, compliance and safeguarding.
- Calm and confident under pressure with an evidence-based approach to prioritising finite resources.
These attributes, skills and experience will make you stand out, but even if you do not match all the criteria below, we still want to hear about you and what you can offer.
The Nuts and Bolts
The role is a permanent contract for 35 hours per week, mostly office based but with some scope for working remotely.
Our offices are in Guildford, Surrey
We are committed to continued professional development and will support you to develop your skills even further.
The role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
The salary for this post is £62,000 for a 35-hour week.
We also offer:
- 5% employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays
We can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a creative and skilled Content Creator to join our Communications and Marketing Team and help bring Thrive’s mission to life.
This role is all about producing engaging, high-quality content that inspires, informs, and connects with our audiences. From crafting compelling stories and designing eye-catching visuals to creating videos and managing social media, you’ll play a key part in boosting awareness and engagement across all our channels.
If you’re passionate about storytelling, have a flair for digital creativity, and want to make a real impact in a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you. For full information, please download the Job Pack.
Please provide an up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining how you are a good fit for the role and can meet the criteria in the person specification. Please send this to recruitment. Any application sent without a covering letter won't be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a genuinely exciting time to join our growing team and make a real difference to people affected by gyanecological cancers.
As our Senior Digital Marketing Officer you will be responsible for boosting our income through online engagement, marketing and stewardship. The role includes responsibility for delivering paid advertising across various platforms (currently META, PPC, Reddit and TikTok) driving income through direct gifts, challenge event participation and other income generation activities.
Writing, designing and delivering our supporter emails, and overall supporter journeys, is also a key component of the role, boosting digital engagement with a view to driving additional income over time.
When it comes to this work, you'll be our lead for this area internally but you'll also have the support of our digital agency, who we maintain a close working relationship with, the wider fundraising team and the organisation as a whole. You will also benefit from several years of testing, insight gathering and proven results to build upon.
No formal qualifications are needed and charity sector experience is not a requirement. We encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply.
Please submit your CV and answer all application questions to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for creating clear, inclusive and impactful people policies? Join Shelter as our HR Policy Officer and play a key role in shaping policies that support our people and our mission to end the housing emergency
About the role
As part of the Employee Relations and HR Business Partnering Team, you will be responsible for developing, reviewing, re-writing and maintaining Shelters HR policies, ensuring these are legally compliant, particularly with new legislation, aligned with strategic goals, and reflective of best practice. A core part of this role will be to work collaboratively with our employee affinity groups, trade unions and key internal stakeholders to ensure policies reflect diverse perspectives, promote inclusion and support positive employee relations.
Role specifics
As our HR Policy Officer, you will be CIPD qualified, up to date in UK Employment Law, ERA and HR best practice. You will draw on your HR experience to understand detail, and how ER processes are applied in a busy and diverse organisation. You will be able to write clear, consistence policies, procedures, management guides and flowcharts.
You’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining clear, inclusive and legally compliant people policies that support Shelter’s work. You’ll research and draft policies, guidance and tools, ensuring they reflect legislation, best practice and organisational needs, while working closely with colleagues, trade unions and affinity groups to gather insight and build engagement. You’ll provide expert advice to managers and HR colleagues on how policies are applied, helping to ensure consistency and confidence across the organisation. You’ll also support the rollout of new policies through clear communications, training and accessible resources, and help keep our HR systems up to date and easy to use.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OTR is at an important point in its journey. We have a strong foundation, a dedicated team and an engaged Board, alongside a growing demand for our services and a changing external environment. This creates both opportunity and complexity.
We are looking for a CEO who can lead the organisation through this next phase, balancing strategic direction with a clear focus on what is realistically achievable. This includes strengthening how we align our services, delivery and resources to ensure we can continue to support young people in a sustainable way.
As CEO, you will lead a values-driven, person-centred organisation and work closely with the team and Board to provide clarity, direction and stability. You will build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping our approach to income generation and longer-term sustainability.
We are looking for a collaborative and thoughtful leader with senior experience in the third sector, who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment. You will bring strong judgement, financial awareness and the ability to make and communicate clear decisions.
This is a significant leadership opportunity to shape the future of support for young people in BaNES, while ensuring the organisation remains grounded in its values and responsive to the realities it operates within.
Mental health and wellbeing charity providing free, confidential, independent support to young people aged 10-25 across Bath and North East Somerset


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.