Second officer jobs

Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy.

The Special Events team is responsible for the delivery of Battersea’s high profile special events, such as events with Battersea’s royal patron, receptions for our high value supporters, fundraising dinners and lunches, as well as smaller cultivation and stewardship events.

This role will work with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager and Special Events Assistant to manage and deliver a programme of events to achieve income targets and growth and support the larger special events for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Overall Objectives:

• Strategically plan, manage, and deliver on income targets and non-financial goals through a programme of high value fundraising and stewardship and cultivation events.
• Increase levels of fundraising and retain long term support for Battersea through excellent relationship management with key external supporters and colleagues across Battersea.
• Evaluate and monitor special events performance and ensure evidence and learnings inform future activity, working with the Special Events & Stewardship Manager to research and propose new opportunities for events.
• Help the Special Events Assistant in their work and support wider team and organisational objectives.
• Provide overall support to the special event programme, implementing processes to ensure the smooth running of the team and events.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 9th December 2025

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

About Future Frontiers 

In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this. Our vision is of a society where every young person can unlock their potential regardless of their background or the barriers they might face. Our mission is to equip young people from low-income households to develop careers knowledge, employability skills, confidence and connections that will help them to broaden their horizons and prepare for fulfilling futures. 

This year, we will work with c.2,500 young people across Greater London, delivering careers coaching, workplace experiences, insight and guidance in partnership with businesses, schools and supporters. You can find out more about our programme and impact so far in the Annual Impact Report on our website.

About the role 

The role of the Partnerships Engagement Officer is to work closely with our partners and colleagues across Future Frontiers to support the smooth delivery of our programmes and share stories and impact information through a variety of communications channels. This role is key to delivering our work and making a lasting difference for young people from under-resourced backgrounds on their education and career journeys. 

The Partnerships Engagement Officer helps manage vital relationships with volunteers, schools and businesses, and acts as a first point of contact for onboarding queries. This role also helps to promote our partnership activities through producing and sharing marketing and communications content, such as LinkedIn posts and impact reports. 

Your responsibilities:

Set up and enable successful programmes 

• On-board volunteer coaches, including processing DBS checks online and manually, and responding to queries from coaches

• Manage the volunteer onboarding journey, including making any improvements based on feedback

• Maintain accurate records, including creating and updating coach and pupil records on the Salesforce database

• Create impact reports for partners to illustrate the difference they have made and encourage partnership expansions and renewals 

• Alongside the wider Partnerships team, support partners with their fundraising and employee engagement activities for Future Frontiers as needed 

Stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications

• Manage the Future Frontiers LinkedIn account, including working with the Partnerships team to develop a proactive plan to fit with our calendar and priorities, and creating content as needed

• Use templates and brand guidelines to create materials and communications for Partnerships audiences which align with Future Frontiers’ brand and convey core messaging 

• Produce assets and materials in a range of formats to support priority projects and activities with partners

Wider contribution

• Contribute to department-, directorate- and organisation-wide projects and priorities through membership of project groups or taking on pieces of work in line with your skills, experience and development objectives

• Proactively identify and share opportunities to improve partners’ experiences and/or internal processes; to help ensure continuous improvement of our work

• Act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, our cause and values in all engagements and communications with partners, supporters and suppliers

About you

Experience and knowledge 

• Experience of working with customers or clients and supporting the development of mutually beneficial relationships, ideally with businesses and/or schools (essential)

• Experience of producing compelling communications in different formats, ideally familiar with Canva, Salesforce and LinkedIn  (essential)

• Experience of working in a team, taking ownership of areas of work and contributing to shared successes (essential)

• Knowledge of the UK education system (desirable)

• Understanding of the UK charity sector and relevant legislation and best practice, such as GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice (desirable)

Skills and competencies

• Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission: you are motivated to play a role in empowering young people from low-income backgrounds to realise their potential. 

• Thorough and organised: you have strong attention to detail, maintain accurate records and can manage multiple deadlines. 

• Proactive self-starter and problem-solver: you take initiative and approach your work with a positive, can-do attitude. 

• Design and communication skills: you can communicate messages in different formats, and have an eye for design.

• Collaborative: you work well with others and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented culture.

• Growth-oriented: you enjoy learning new skills and meeting new people, are keen to continue your personal and professional development and embrace opportunities to learn and grow. 

What we can offer you 

• Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service 

• Flexible working with the option to work from home regularly (with at least one day a week in the office, and the flexibility to come in more often if you’d like) 

• 4pm finish on Fridays 

• Annual personal training and development budget of £300 

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling offer

• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year 

• Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years 

• There may also be an opportunity to take on a relevant apprenticeship to support your development

Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion 

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers and programme participants as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion. 

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.

How to apply

To apply, please complete our application form on our website, attaching your CV and answering the following questions: 

1. Why do you want to work at Future Frontiers? What is it about our organisation that excites you? Strong answers will tell us why Future Frontiers appeals to you personally and why you are motivated to work for us. (Max. 1,500 characters)

2. Please tell us how you meet the essential criteria given in the job description under Experience & Knowledge. Strong answers will factually and succinctly demonstrate your relevant experience. (Max. 2,000 characters) 

We recommend that you prepare your answers in a separate document, then copy and paste them into our form. 

Deadline: Monday 1 December, 5pm

Start date: Mid-late January

Interview dates: First round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 8th December. Second round interviews will be held in person at our office near London Bridge during the week commencing 15th December. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo DBS and reference checks. 

About the role

You will be home based and will need to travel in the UK, Eire, Europe and further afield as the role develops. 

You will need some storage space available for Charity materials.

If you are self-driven, motivated, and want to help others achieve something amazing in support of Histiocytosis UK, we would love to hear from you.

You are likely to be in a similar role at another charity or have the right experience and transferable skills from another sector. You’ll be confident, enthusiastic, and an exceptional influencer with great customer care and communication skills.

There will be ample opportunity to shape the role, lead on specific projects and put your ideas into action.

The role will be mainly remote working so your experience and motivation will be key in this role so that we can achieve tangible results. 

Who we need?

You will be an excellent communicator, face to face, online, phone or email. You know the importance of listening, and you are the sort of person that brings focus and calm to difficult situations. Prioritising your workload is second nature. Perhaps most importantly of all, you’re energised and driven by a passion for learning and making life better for those with a long term and/or serious illness.

A degree is not essential, but a communication and fundraising skills qualification is desirable. It is important that you have a high standard of writing, and that you are on good terms with your computer, particularly MS office, email and maybe even Mailchimp, Zoom, Sage Accounting, Spreadsheets etc.

About Our Second Home

Our Second Home (OSH) is a youth movement that empowers young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to build community, develop leadership skills, and flourish into adulthood. Every year, thousands of young people arrive in the UK seeking safety. We believe in their potential and are driven to help them thrive.

Our residential experiences often begin this journey, creating space for friendships, confidence and belonging. We run a nationally certified Leadership Training Programme and regular Youth Hubs in London and Bristol that offer year-round support and community.

We are now recruiting a London Community Coordinator to lead and grow our London Hub – a welcoming weekly space where young people come together to connect, learn and lead.

Our Values

Young People at the Centre – Their creativity and determination guide everything we do.

Acting With, Not For – OSH is a community built by staff, volunteers and participants together.

Leadership – We create opportunities for young people to step up and grow.

Freedom and Acceptance – We build open, respectful and lasting relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES (abridged - see attached JD)

Hub Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of London Hub sessions.

• Manage referrals, onboarding and attendance using OSH’s CRM.

• Oversee safeguarding and risk assessments for all hub activity.

• Coordinate volunteers, facilitators and logistics to ensure smooth sessions.

• Promote OSH activities and support recruitment of participants.

Youth Leadership & Volunteers

• Support progression into OSH’s Leadership Training Programme.

• Create meaningful leadership and volunteering opportunities.

• Build a local group of volunteers and support their development.

Partnerships & Community

• Maintain relationships with referrers, partners and local organisations.

• Ensure smooth movement of participants between OSH programmes.

• Represent OSH at sector events and in London networks.

Safeguarding, Systems & Administration

• Maintain accurate registration, data and safeguarding records.

• Ensure GDPR-compliant data handling.

• Manage petty cash and reimbursements responsibly.

Contribution to OSH Nationally

• Join national events and residentials (2–5 nights).

• Share stories and insights to support communications and fundraising.

ABOUT YOU (abridged - see attached JD)

Essential

• Experience working with young people, ideally from refugee or marginalised backgrounds.

• Strong facilitation skills and understanding of trauma-informed, inclusive practice.

• Confident managing safeguarding and risk.

• Highly organised, reliable and able to work independently.

• Strong communication skills across diverse groups.

• Comfortable using digital tools (Google Workspace, CRMs).

• Ability to build trust and foster community.

• Commitment to OSH’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience in residential programmes or volunteer coordination.

• Knowledge of the UK asylum and refugee landscape.

YOUR APPLICATION

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and especially encourage candidates from global majority communities or with lived experience of seeking asylum.

Using AI in Applications

You may use AI tools to support clarity, but the strongest applications show personal insight, motivation and a real connection to OSH.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

If you care about our mission and are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every requirement. We support the right candidate to grow and thrive.

Location – Based at Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, 446 Fulham Road, London SW6 1DT, with occasional travel to other Stoll Foundation sites, London-based museums and national archives.

Background
The Stoll Foundation is the leading provider of housing and support services to vulnerable veterans. Founded in 1916 by theatre impresario Sir Oswald Stoll to house severely disabled WWI veterans, The Stoll Foundation has provided a sanctuary to help veterans rebuild their lives for over one hundred years.

As The Stoll Foundation enters a new chapter, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Heritage Project Officer to join our team and oversee the day-to-day delivery of a 2.5-year heritage project. Veterans’ Voices: 100 Years of Housing Heroes is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to launch an ambitious project exploring the rich history of The Stoll Foundation while engaging our residents through workshops and events and building lasting ties with the local community.

Veterans’ Voices: 100 Years of Housing Heroes
The Heritage Project is a direct response to the sale of our main site, the historic Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, which will be handed over to our neighbours Chelsea FC in 2027. While residents of the Mansions will move to nearby, higher-quality accommodation in the new build development of King’s Road Park, aspects of our heritage including the Mansions themselves, our on-site archives and the memories and stories of our residents are at risk.

From late 2025 until early 2028, the Heritage Project Officer will deliver a series of workshops, tours, activities, and lectures which celebrate, preserve, and share our rich heritage while engaging and integrating the local veteran and civilian communities in Fulham. Working with partners including the Fulham Society, Hammersmith & Fulham Archives and two volunteer committees, the Heritage Project Officer will also conduct extensive archival and online research to piece together the hidden history and forgotten stories of The Stoll Foundation and our early residents. Additionally, the Officer will lead on the production of key assets including a website section devoted to our heritage and a physical and digital book of the local community’s memories of Stoll Mansions. The project will culminate in a temporary exhibition which the Heritage Project Officer will design and deliver with the support of volunteers and professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting and managing two teams of volunteers: a Local Heritage Heroes committee of local community members and a Veteran Heritage Committee of The Stoll Foundation residents.
• Planning and delivering events and activities including workshops, open days, lecture series, committee meetings and field trips.
• Leading the planning and delivery of a temporary exhibition created in collaboration with project beneficiaries and volunteers.
• Tracking and reporting on a significant budget.
• Managing the creation of assets including a new Heritage section of The Stoll Foundation website and a physical and digital book compiling memories of Stoll Mansions from the local community.
• Managing the production of collaborative historical case studies and oral histories.
• Engaging with the local community to ensure participation in activities and integration with the Stoll veteran community and vice versa.
• Conducting archival and online research to uncover the story of Sir Oswald Stoll, The Stoll Foundation, Stoll Mansions, and our early veteran beneficiaries.
• Managing the cataloguing, digitisation and conservation of archival materials.
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities for further collaboration and partnerships; managing existing partnerships.
• Reporting on and evaluating the project including wellbeing impact on participants.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.

• Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.

• Have a passion for end-of-life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.

If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £84,500 - £89,000 p.a. FTE

Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or Part-time (30 hours p/w)

Location: Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester. CH2 4DG

How to apply:

Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026

Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Location: Remote working within the UK. We will also consider applicants from other BV operational hubs, provided that the candidate has strong knowledge and experience of UK GDPR and data protection legislation.

Contract status & duration: Permanent, Full Time 

Start date: As soon as possible

Application closing date: 1 December 2025

Salary Band: C1

Remuneration: £42,705 - £50,863 gross per annum (UK national band); £46,896 - £53,653 gross per annum (London, UK); IDR 286,984,519 - IDR 355,860,803 gross per annum (Indonesia); KES 2,871,375 - KES 3,560,505 gross per annum (Kenya); TZS 41,495,072 - TZS 51,453,890 gross per annum (Tanzania); MGA 36,755,641 - MGA 44,933,771 gross per annum (Madagascar); XOF 18,577,559 - XOF 23,036,173 gross per annum (Senegal); BZD 50,755 - 58,211 (Belize); USD 15,679 - 19,144 (Timor Leste)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Trustees 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

This role is for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure Blue Ventures meets its obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer/Chair of the Board of Trustees, the statutory DPO will monitor compliance and data practices internally to ensure the organisation and its functions comply with the applicable requirements under the GDPR/DPA 2018. The DPO will be responsible for staff training, data protection impact assessments, and internal audits. The DPO will also serve as the primary contact for supervisory authorities and individuals whose data is processed by the organisation.

You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.

In this role, you will work closely with the Legal, Compliance, Public Policy, and Information Security functions to develop and monitor policies and standards applicable to the business in compliance with the GDPR/DPA 2018 and other regional legislation in countries BV operates in.

We are looking for someone who can assess, design and implement behavioural rehabilitation for our dogs joining us in our centres.
 
As Behaviour Officer, you'll take the lead, figuratively and literally, when it comes to the assessments of our dogs and their training programmes. You'll play a key role in supporting adopters, during the adoption process and after rehoming, to ensure that every dog has the best possible chance of successfully settling into their new life.  

What does this role do?

As a Behaviour Officer you’ll: 

• assess the behaviour of dogs, before they enter the centre and during their stay, to identify potential behaviour needs, as per Dogs Trust Standard Operating Procedures. 
• design and implement Behaviour Modification Programmes and training plans to enhance each dog’s chances of rehoming, in support of the centre’s priorities based on individual dog welfare and requirements.
• oversee and support the implementation of training and behaviour plans by colleagues. Work with other departments to modify and seek guidance. 
• monitor the progress of individual training and rehabilitation programmes and maintain detailed records of the progress of each dog. Provide professional training, support and assessment colleagues. 

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll have a thorough knowledge of dog behaviour and welfare, including understanding the principles underlying learning and the ability to write training and behaviour programs. You'll also have achieved ATBC competence at Animal Trainer level and have achieved specific competences from the Behaviour Technician standard. You'll have excellent communication skills with the ability to handle delicate situations sensitively and professionally and have the ability to and experience in handling difficult dogs. But above all, you'll be passionate and committed to the work of Dogs Trust.

A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role.

What does this team do?

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home, and the success of our centres wouldn't be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service. 

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.We are looking for someone who can assess, design and implement behavioural rehabilitation for our dogs joining us in our centres.

We’ve ambitions to change so much, to improve support for endometriosis – are you the experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to CEO we need to help us?

We are the UK’s leading charity for all those affected by endometriosis, determined to ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our team at Endometriosis UK and help us make a real difference for the 1.5 million in the UK with the disease. This is a crucial role for our small but growing charity, supporting the CEO to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. You’ll be a key point of contact, proactively managing all aspects of EA support to the CEO to enable them to maximise their performance and delivery, as well as coordinating our governance administrative systems and processes. You will be working as part of a passionate team with a strong commitment to achieving change to help those with living with endometriosis.  

The role will be ideal for a highly organised, proactive, and experienced Executive Assistant used to working on their own initiative and comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. You will be a born organiser, with superb judgment, a diplomatic approach, solution focused and with excellent problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to think two steps ahead, guided by our strategic and operational priorities, and the confidence to steer senior managers accordingly. You will bring a meticulous attention to detail and exemplary skills in prioritisation, time management and task completion. Advanced skills in MS Office are essential. Your written and verbal communication skills will be first-rate, with stakeholders at all levels. You will be comfortable handling confidential material with the utmost discretion. You will have proven experience supporting senior executives and Boards, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. The EA will also play a proactive role in improving organisational processes and supporting priority areas as needed.

This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the CEO to make sure their diary supports their strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include managing, triaging and responding to emails, complex diary management to ensure effective use of their time, providing briefing papers and ensuring the CEO is well prepared for meetings, and ensuring we’ve efficient governance and office processes. You will need to have the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity, with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. You will act as that indispensable individual for the CEO, ultimately responsible for proactively ensuring their work life runs effectively and efficiently. The key focus of the role is to ensure the CEO is able to maximise their impact and influence in the charity, plus ensuring the smooth operation of board and committee functions,

This is a hands-on role in a small but ambitious charity, ideal for someone who’s willing to get stuck in, take initiative, is flexible and brings structure and calm to a busy leadership team. You’ll be a trusted partner, helping to manage schedules, coordinate meetings, prepare documents, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Job title: Executive Assistant to CEO

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Working hours: Full time/ 37.5 hrs a week

Location: Endometriosis UK’s office at London Bridge, with hybrid working options

Contract: Permanent

Annual salary: £38,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, and incl London Weighting

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 1st December 2025

Interview date: Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December, at our office in London Bridge

Social Development Direct is a mission-driven, international development consultancy with a global reputation for excellence in gender equality and social inclusion. As a social enterprise subsidiary of Plan International UK, we combine commercial agility with a deep commitment to social change.

We are seeking a Managing Director who will lead the next phase of SDDirect’s development, advancing the organisation’s influence and impact. 

The Managing Director will report into the CEO of Plan International UK and the SDDirect Board, and will provide inspirational leadership to SDDirect’s talented and motivated executive and staff, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver excellent technical quality alongside sustainable commercial performance.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic, values-led and engaging leader, with drive, resilience and commercial acumen.A high level of commercial awareness combined with a social justice technical background, and a proven track record of successfully leading and managing a commercial enterprise, consultancy or similar organisation or unit in the international development sector, is highly preferable for this position.

For more information about the company, role and responsibilities, please find the full job description and person specification below. 

How to Apply: Please click 'Redirect to recruiter' for details on how to apply for this position.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Sue Griffiths, Managing Director, to arrange this. Contact details can be found in the job description.

Help recruit the volunteers who bring free, life-changing surgery to thousands across sub-Saharan Africa.
If you’re energised by people, purpose and global impact, this role will light you up.

Mercy Ships UK is entering an exciting new chapter. With a growing supporter community, two state-of-the-art hospital ships, and ambitious plans for the next five years, we are expanding our recruitment capacity, and we’re looking for a talented, proactive Recruitment & Development Officer to help drive this vision forward.

This is not a standard recruitment role. You’ll be joining a mission that transforms lives every single day. We recruit over 400 skilled volunteer professionals each year; from surgeons and nurses, to engineers, teachers and maritime specialists, all serving on the Global Mercy and Africa Mercy, the world’s largest charitable hospital ships. Their work brings hope and healing to people who would otherwise have no access to safe surgery.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll support the Lead Recruiter by identifying, engaging and nurturing prospective volunteers, helping match the right people to the right opportunities at the right time. You’ll grow and maintain our Talent Community, build new partnerships, and engage with networks across the UK and beyond. One day you may be sourcing candidates online, another you may be connecting with training institutions, hosting webinars, or representing Mercy Ships at events.

This role combines relationship-building, recruitment, communication and creative outreach; perfect for someone who enjoys a varied, people-centred workload with real purpose behind it.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who thrives on connection, communicates brilliantly, and can balance multiple priorities with warmth, clarity, and calm. Experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, or community engagement is ideal. An understanding of the charity sector or Christian audiences is helpful, but your attitude, integrity and passion for serving others will matter most.

Why join Mercy Ships UK?

Because your work will directly support surgeries, training, and long-term healthcare strengthening in some of the world’s most underserved nations. You’ll join a collaborative, values-driven team, with opportunities to travel, attend international summits, and contribute to a global mission that has transformed more than 2.88 million lives.

Key details

• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

• Location: Stevenage (Hybrid – minimum 2 days/month in office)

• Hours: Full-time, Permanent

• Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, increasing with service), up to 7% employer pension contribution, training/travel loans, free onsite parking.

If you’re hungry for meaningful work, excited to build relationships, and driven to help others step into life-changing opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us bring hope, healing, and transformation to those who need it most.

Here at Youth4Youth, we have grown a strong, tight-knit community of individuals who are passionate about making a difference and improving the lives of young people across the UK. Our growing team, who are primarily volunteers, all contribute, significantly, to the impact that we have as a charity on our direct beneficiaries, regardless of the department that they work in of the level of time that they are able to commit. Our services primarily offer a peer-support network to young people right across the UK, allowing them to access a peer mentor who is of a similar age to them and somebody that they feel more comfortable speaking with.

If successful, you will be joining a growing team of diverse, but likeminded individuals, collaborating to increase the reach of the Charity and improve support provisions available to young people. All of our volunteers and employees are remote workers, but that doesn't stop us keeping in touch and maintaining a strong positive culture amongst our whole team.

If you are interested in applying for this role, and would like to find out more, you are welcome to join our Chairman and outgoing Volunteer CEO in one of the following informal drop-in sessions. This will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about the charity, its mission and how you may partner with the Chair to lead Youth4Youth through the next stages of its journey. Sign up is required:

• Wednesday 26th November - 12:00pm
• Wednesday 26th November - 6:00pm
• Friday 5th December - 12:00pm
• Friday 5th December - 6:00pm

Contact us directly to be added to one of these sessions, or sign up via our direct recruitment page.

About the role

We are seeking a transformational and visionary Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to lead a national youth focused organisation, dedicated to promoting peer-led early intervention support for those in need. The successful candidate will be the first employed leader, propelling Youth4Youth from its robust foundations to the next stages of its development. The CEO will be responsible for turning our recently developed, yet ambitious, strategy into reality. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact from the outset.

Youth4Youth has secured funding to appoint a CEO for one year, with the expectation that the appointed leader will focus on securing long-term sustainable funding, thereby transitioning this position into a permanent role at the end of the fixed-term period. Additionally, the CEO will facilitate the appointment of further roles to support our mission as further funding becomes available.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with the Chair of the Board and Trustees to establish and execute organisational strategy in alignment with the charity’s vision, mission, and objectives. This includes ensuring effective governance and legal compliance, and providing sound, evidence-based recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
• Champion continuous improvement, ensuring Youth4Youth remains a leading provider of youth-led early intervention wellbeing services. Identify and develop opportunities to expand the charity's reach and impact across the UK.
• Oversee effective financial management, ensuring the organisation can continue delivering its services efficiently. Lead the development of sustainable funding streams, enhance fundraising strategies, foster partnerships, and drive growth in commercial activities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships within and beyond our sector to maximise partnership opportunities. Explore the delivery and co-delivery of commissioned services and access broader funding sources previously untapped by the charity.
• Ensure that youth perspectives are central to decision-making processes about the charity's future. Establish systems to continuously gather input and feedback from our target beneficiaries.

This position offers the chance to advance an organisation with solid foundations, enhancing its reach and impact across the UK through a volunteer executive leadership team and a growing network of approximately 100 volunteers nationwide. The CEO will be instrumental in crafting a strategic vision that translates into operational success, building and strengthening partnerships across the four nations, developing sustainable funding streams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.

Skills 

• Exhibit a profound passion for Youth4Youth's mission and demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing the impact of our services.
• Possess substantial experience in senior and/or strategic leadership roles, with proven abilities to both develop and implement organisational strategies.
• Have the capacity to influence effectively, both internally and externally.
• Are action-oriented and adaptable to the demands of a dynamic and growing organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• Excel in a fast-paced and varied work environment.
• Show a strong commitment to good governance and compliance.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with exceptional interpersonal abilities.
• Embrace inclusivity in all aspects of their work, demonstrating approachability, active listening, and empathy towards others.

While prior experience in youth-led or youth-focused organisations is not mandatory, candidates must demonstrate passion for our mission and an understanding of our strategy. Experience working with young people is preferred but not required.

Benefits of working with Youth4Youth

• 28 days paid holiday, plus public holidays (pro-rata)
• Remote working, with flexibility allowed
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension with a 6% employer contribution
• Access to a range of discounts via charity partner platforms

The hiring process

1. Pre-application information sessions (Optional)
2. Application Deadline: 19th December 2025
3. First round interviews to be conducted in early January 2026
4. Second round interview (including a presentation)

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to assist.

Role: Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Salary: £60,000 p.a. (pro-rata)

Hours of work: 20 hours per week (Part-time, 0.5FTE)

Location: Remote, with travel required

Contract type: 1 year fixed term contract, with potential to become permanent

Note: Right to work in the UK is required to be able to apply for this position

Chief Executive Officer

Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT)

• Based in Balham, London SW12 9PZ (on site).
• Full-time Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required).
• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (depending on experience).

• Closing Date: 8th December 2025.

The Role: Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for WCT. You will work closely with the Management Committee, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure our services continue to thrive and adapt to the changing needs of the community.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, operational oversight, and strong external engagement. You will represent WCT locally and nationally, build new partnerships, and ensure we remain a trusted and valued part of the community transport movement.

Job Description

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Leadership & Strategy
• Provide overall leadership and management of WCT.
• Work with the Management Committee to set and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead the charity through change, ensuring sustainability and growth.

2. Financial Management
• Ensure robust financial systems, budgets, and forecasts.
• Diversify income, secure grants and contracts, and manage financial risks.

3. People & Culture
• Lead and inspire a committed staff and volunteer team.
• Ensure fair HR policies, training, and development.
• Promote a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

4. Operations & Compliance
• Oversee transport operations, health & safety, and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, and transport legislation.

5. External Relations & Advocacy
• Build strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.
• Represent WCT in the community transport sector and with policy-makers.
• Promote WCT’s profile through media, communications, and advocacy.

About Wandsworth Community Transport

Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. We provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Our mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.

Key facts:
• Over 25 accessible minibuses serving the borough
• More than 2,000 community groups and individuals supported annually
• 35 staff members and a large team of volunteers
• Annual turnover of around £1 million
• Services include minibus hire, door-to-door services, Shopmobility, shopping shuttles, and outings for elderly and disabled residents
 

We also run a vehicle workshop and deliver essential driver and passenger assistant training programmes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring WCT is truly embedded in the heart of the community.

Looking ahead, we are committed to:
• Diversifying our funding and income streams
• Expanding our services to meet unmet transport needs
• Transitioning towards a greener, more sustainable fleet
• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, health services, and the voluntary sector

To Apply

Click on the link to request the full application pack Chief Executive Officer

Details:

Salary: £22,800 per annum based on 3 days/21 hours per week (FTE: £38,000 per annum)

Contract: Fixed term contract for two years. Part time role working 3 days (21 hours) per week.

Location: The position will be based in Northern Ireland and will have a desk at Northern Ireland Hospice, Belfast. This role is eligible for the Hospice UK Hybrid Working Arrangement from the start of employment.

Hospice UK’s head office is based in London. This role will have full web-based connectivity to the central office, with regular opportunities to engage with the line manager and colleagues via email, face-to-face meetings, video calls, and telephone.

Whilst we work flexibly, because we work with decision makers in Stormont, there will be an expectation that you can travel to Belfast at short notice if required. 

There will be occasional travel to London for department and/or organisational wide events, such as our in-person quarterly events. 

Benefits:

• 25 days pro rata in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days pro rata in the second year of service and 30 days pro rata in the third.
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Family-friendly culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced carers and compassionate leave

How to apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.

Interview dates: We expect to hold  interviews over Teams on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December 2025.

We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job information:

This exciting new role in our award-winning External Affairs department will work on policy and public affairs in Northern Ireland. You will fight for the hospice sector and people who need their care and support, helping us to create a nation where no one misses out on the care they need at the end of their lives.

This will be our first on-the-ground role in Northern Ireland, providing the post-holder with the opportunity to build our influencing work from the ground up. You will have the chance to build on our work over the last three years and the strong relationships we have with hospices. You will be working closely with our Policy and Public Affairs Manager (Scotland and NI) to expand our impact in Northern Ireland.

Key aspects of this role will include:

• Policy research, development and analysis - keep track of policy and political developments in Stormont, analyse their impact on hospices and people who need palliative care and brief colleagues and hospices on this. We would also expect you to prepare succinct and influential reports, consultation responses and briefings on policy issues for a range of audiences.
• Public affairs and campaigning - plan and deliver public affairs activity to achieve Hospice UK’s strategic aims and react to opportunities to influence the political debate in Northern Ireland, engaging with civil servants, parliamentarians and other external stakeholders in Northern Ireland.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key partners and stakeholders
• Act as a media spokesperson and represent Hospice UK at external events, meetings and conferences
• Build relationships with hospices in Northern Ireland to understand the challenges they face and the context they operate within. 

It is essential that you have experience in policy, public affairs, campaigns or a related field in Northern Ireland and a good understanding of policy development and/or parliamentary processes in Northern Ireland.

We would also expect you to have excellent communication, influencing and relationship building skills and an ability to quickly read, understand and respond to complex information.

You’ll find lots more information about the role and team in the Candidate Information Pack (available on our website to download).

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please send us the following documents by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025:

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4.
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download.
• A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications: by midnight on Sunday 30 November 2025.

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.