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Combine your financial expertise with real-world impact by joining Parkinson’s Europe (PE) as our Senior Finance Manager. We’re seeking a proactive professional with heart and passion to safeguard our financial health and empower the Parkinson’s community across Europe, offering a role with significant autonomy and clear room for professional growth within our evolving organisation.
Job specification
Location: Remote working (but note that occasional travel – to attend quarterly team meetings in the UK and other ad hoc meetings/conferences – is required)
Salary: £17,200 – £20,000 per annum, dependent on experience (£43,000 – £50,000 FTE).
Annual leave: 13.5 days per annum (inclusive of pro-rata statutory bank holidays, based on a full-time equivalent of 25 days).
Contract: This is a permanent, employed role
Responsible to: Director General
Collaboration with: Operations Director and Partnerships Director, plus the wider team
Job description
Main purpose of role
To oversee the charity’s financial management, ensuring accurate reporting, effective budgeting and robust controls. The Senior Finance Manager provides insight to support strategic decision-making, maintains compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and manages day-to-day finance operations to safeguard the organisation’s financial health.
In addition, as part of a small team, the Senior Finance Manager provides light-touch HR support to assist with processes – such as appraisals, payroll and staff records — helping to ensure smooth operations in the absence of a dedicated HR function.
Key tasks – finance
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Ensure accurate recording of information of various funding (industry, donations, memberships etc), spending, banking
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Manual bookkeeping and liaising with Accountants in the UK and in Belgium to ensure data is uploaded correctly to Sage (or similar software)
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Monthly month end checks on Sage and accurate nominal coding, working with PE’s appointed accountants
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Raise invoices and credit control
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Accounts payable & expenses process including employee and freelance pay
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Managing all aspects regarding employee pay – working with PE’s appointed payroll agent, pension provider and insurance broker
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Year-end work – including checks and liaising with PE’s appointed accountants
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Charity Commission – completion of annual return
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Donations – check and manage paypal and other donation platforms accordingly
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Management of all PE bank accounts and all aspects regarding bank matters – i.e unknown payments, bank applications for new card holders, transaction queries etc
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Financial reviews with Director General and Operations Director, and to provide accurate information in regards to forecasting, funding, spending, general P&L and other financial matters
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Perform monthly cash-flow forecasting to ensure the 4-month reserve policy is maintained at all times
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Annual budgeting
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Liaising with Treasurer, dealing with any queries he/she may have; assist with AGM reporting
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Join Board/AGM meetings as required, and deal with any finance-related queries the Board members may have
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Keeping abreast of UK national regulatory and budgetary developments
Key tasks – HR and other
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Support and liaise with the Operations Director and Partnerships Director with all treatment industry/funding agreements
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Maintain the organisation’s Contract Register, ensuring all agreements (i.e., treatment iindustry partnerships) are tracked for payment milestones
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Keeping and maintaining employee/freelance agreements up to date
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Holiday and sickness tracking
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Liaise and support the Operations Director with regards to various policies (i.e expenses, bereavement)
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Supporting the Director General and Operations Director with the appraisal process
Person specification
Essential skills and experience
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Minimum five years’ professional experience in an accounting or finance role, supported by a relevant accounting qualification or significant demonstrable experience. Prior experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is highly desirable. Experience or comfort managing cross-border EU-UK financial complexities is a plus.
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Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end reporting
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An understanding of charity finance requirements (e.g. charity accounting, Charity Commission obligations)
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Proficiency in accounting software (Sage or similar) and MS Office (especially Excel)
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Experience of basic HR processes (e.g. recruitment, contracts, record-keeping, employee/er taxes and pension obligations)
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Understanding of payroll administration
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Ability to interpret and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and Board directors
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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High level of accuracy, attention to detail and integrity
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach
Personal qualities
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Commitment to the values and mission of the charity
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A proactive, hands-on approach suited to a small organisation
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Ability to work independently and take initiative
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Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs
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Discretion and respect for confidentiality
Application process
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability via the CharityJob portal. The deadline is officially 27 May; however, please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to begin the interview process or close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
Parkinson's Europe is an inclusive employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We use an anonymous recruitment process to prevent unconscious bias, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work and strengthens our ability to serve the entire Parkinson's community across Europe. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements we can provide to support you during the application process.
We work and campaign with people with Parkinson’s, their carers, families and supporters across Europe to ensure their voices are heard / listened to
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JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Executive Assistant to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced EA and thrives in a fast paced environment where priorities shift and no two days are the same.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated by the purpose of the charity, to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach. You will take pride in enabling senior leaders to work efficiently, strategically and with impact. The successful post holder will be a highly organised and proactive professional who has supported multiple senior leaders simultaneously and who enjoys working autonomously whilst using their initiative to manage competing demands.
This role will suit someone who remains composed under pressure, exercises sound judgement when handling highly sensitive information, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Chief Executive and Directors’ work.
The Executive Assistant will be a key part of our small but dedicated organisation, contributing to the effectiveness of the Executive Team and supporting the wider mission of JUSTICE.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
Please apply a submit your CV maximum 2 pages along with an Expression of Interest document (maximum 2 pages) instead of a cover letter.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What we do is extraordinary.
And we need a Head of Fundraising who understands all of that.
Let’s start with the obvious.
You’ll need a sense of humour for this job.
Because we work with animals and children — and both have a habit of humbling you, daily.
HorseWorld Trust rescues abused and neglected horses and gives them a second chance at a meaningful life. Some of those horses go on to support vulnerable children and young people — including those with SEMH needs, SEND and children in care — through our Discovery – Discover Horses, Discover Yourself™ programme.
What we do is extraordinary.
It is also muddy, unpredictable, emotional, joyful, heartbreaking, funny and deeply human.
About HorseWorld (the real version)
Horses are incredible animals. They’ve carried humans into war; it’s no wonder they can read exactly what a child needs, often before the child knows it themselves.
Sadly, some people still abuse and neglect them. That’s where the HorseWorld hug comes in. With us, horses are safe. They live out all year round, form herds, roll in the mud, escape occasionally (because… horses), and get to live like horses again.
Our 160-acre farm is minutes from Bristol and Bath, but feels like a different world. In winter, photoshoots and tours involve waterproofs and wellies. In summer, it’s an outdoor oasis.
We do serious work — and we also believe in joy:
· Horse Festivals
· Carol services
· Massive corporates on their knees pulling ragwort
We are kind, committed, slightly irreverent, and very proud of what we do.
Why this role exists (the honest bit)
We raise around £1.5m a year against operating costs of around £2.5m.
Fundraising needs to grow — but more importantly, it needs to work better.
This role exists to:
- grow sustainable, controllable income
- improve return on investment (ROI)
- focus on what actually delivers impact
- stop doing things that don’t (even if they’re well-loved)
You won’t be expected to perform miracles.
You will be expected to bring clarity, judgement and leadership — with empathy and humour intact.
The role (what you’ll actually do)
As Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will:
- Sit on the Senior Management Team and report to the CEO
- Lead all fundraising and marketing comms activity
- Take responsibility for income and cost-effectiveness
- Shape strategy, set priorities and make evidence-based decisions
- Personally steward a small number of key major donors and partners
You’ll lead a talented team covering:
· Individual Giving
· Major Donors & Philanthropy
· Corporate Partnerships
· Trusts & Grants
· Digital Content
- Data, CRM & Compliance
You’ll also work closely with our Heads of Equine Welfare and Discovery to fundraise for our work with vulnerable horses & children.
Who this role is for
You’ll probably thrive here if you:
· Are an experienced charity fundraiser who’s seen how things really work
· Understand that “more activity” is not the same as “more impact”
· Care about ROI and relationships
· Can make tough decisions without losing kindness
· Are both proactive and adaptable
· A great communicator and relationship builder
· Are comfortable talking to Trustees one minute and standing in a muddy field the next
· Can laugh when a horse wanders into a carefully planned moment (because it will)
You don’t need to be an equine expert — but you do need to like animals, people, and the beautiful messiness of both.
What we offer
· A genuinely senior SMT role with real authority and Board backing
· Space to think, not just react
· A values-led organisation that tells the truth
· A team that works hard, laughs often and cares deeply
- Horses who will keep you grounded (sometimes literally)
Final thought
This is not a polished, corporate fundraising role.
It is a meaningful one — rooted in rescue, recovery, growth and second chances.
If you want to lead fundraising in a place where the work matters, the people are lovely, the horses are honest, and humour is not optional — we’d love to hear from you.
Key Details
Salary: £50,000 per annum depending on experience plus benefits
Hours: 35 per week (Mon–Fri, some weekends)
Location: HorseWorld Trust, Bristol
Reports to: CEO
DBS required
Application Details
To apply for this role please complete the application form (available to download from our website or contact us to request the form).
This role is subject to a DBS check, and you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK. We are a Safer Recruitment organisation and this is mandatory.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a collaborative, proactive problem solver to step into the newly created role of Finance & Executive Support Officer.
This is a varied and crucial role which supports the organisation to work as effectively as possible. Working closely with the Finance Manager, SLT, Board and across the organisation at all levels, it provides a fantastic opportunity for the postholder to develop a broad range of skills and gain a deep understanding of how the organisation works.
The postholder will spend about 3 days/week focussed on financial tasks including payment processing, month end, income processing and supporting the setup and rollout of new features in our finance system, and the rest of their time on governance, executive support & administration tasks to support the charity to operate effectively.
We are looking for a great communicator with experience of key finance processes, who thrives in a busy role and is able to balance and prioritise competing demands on their time (with support to do this).
We know that the role is broad and we don’t expect candidates to have direct experience in every aspect of the job description, so we welcome applications from those who meet some requirements and feel that they have the skills and approach to meet others.
Join us and together we'll fight for a world where ovarian cancer doesn’t limit life.
The role
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent position.
The role is office-based at 10–18 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ, with a requirement to attend the office at least two days per week on non-consecutive days (for example, Tuesday and Thursday).
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to view the full job description and complete your application.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer the following two questions (maximum 250 words per answer):
- This role engages with colleagues and trustees at all levels – what is your experience of working with senior stakeholders, and what do you pay particular attention to when communicating with them?
- Tell us about a time that you identified something that could be improved, and proactively made that change?
You will also be asked to complete an equalities monitoring form (details included in the recruitment pack).
Key dates
- Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 10 May 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 18 May 2026
Additional information
We appreciate that candidates may use AI tools to refine their applications. However, we encourage you to ensure your application remains a true and authentic reflection of your skills, experience, and personality. Excessive reliance on AI-generated content may impact your ability to stand out and may be discussed during the interview process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At the Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB), we are on a mission to place ethics at the centre of decisions regarding biomedicine and health so that we all benefit. We are now recruiting to the new position of Operations Administrator to enable the efficient functioning of the organisation.
In this role, you will provide administrative support to the senior leadership and wider NCOB team which will include acting as the first point on contact on administrative and operational matters including financial and HR related processes. You will also be responsible for updating NCOB’s contact database in Salesforce, maintaining NCOB’s work tracker in order to contribute to smooth organisational delivery and reporting, and ensuring compliance with data protection and risk management matters. You will also provide diary management support to the Director, coordinate meetings on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team and the wider team as needed, and support the Operations Manager in the management of Board and Council meetings.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in administrative roles, with knowledge of office systems and processes. You will have excellent administrative and coordination skills, be a strong communicator and comfortable working with a range of people across multiple workstreams as well as liaising with external stakeholders. You will have excellent organisational and planning skills, be comfortable juggling different tasks and have a problem-solving mindset.
Above all you will be someone who is proactive, willing to 'muck in' when needed and be able to work in a collaborative and inclusive style.
For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website.
About us
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is a leading independent policy and research centre, and the foremost bioethics body in the UK.
For over thirty years we have tackled some of the most complex and controversial bioethical issues facing society. We are funded jointly by the Nuffield Foundation, Wellcome and the Medical Research Council.
We aim to inform policy and public debate through timely consideration of the ethical questions raised by biological and medical research so that the benefits to society are realised in a way that is consistent with public values. Our work has led to shifts in public understanding and policy change on topics ranging from assisted reproduction and genome editing to managing the disagreements that arise in the care of critically ill children.
We value diversity in background, skills, perspectives and life experiences.
Further information and how to apply
For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website. The closing date for applications is 09:30am (BST) on Tuesday 5th May 2026.
We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:
- As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.
- making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc
- paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required
Our benefits package includes:
- Genuine flexibility - we are open to requests for part-time hours, compressed working weeks, or job shares.
- 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (prorated for part time staff).
- A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.
- Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.
- Regular opportunities for learning and development – including coaching, mentoring, and dedicated reading days for personal development and reflection.
- Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- A warm and welcoming workplace culture, with active peer groups and social networks to help you connect and belong.
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is a leading independent policy and research centre, and the foremost bioethics body in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance Director is responsible for all aspects of the group's finances (National Federation of Music Societies, trading as Making Music and its trading subsidiary), to ensure accurate and complete recording of all financial transactions, adherence to internal controls and procedures, and timely and effective analysis and reporting to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and other budget holders, the Finance & Compliance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity's senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Deputy CEO Advocacy and Lobbying and the Marketing Director, setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to implement its strategy.
The role line-manages and oversees the work of the Finance Manager who runs the day-to-day financial accounting processes, with the help of two Finance Administrators.
The role also leads on supporting members with finances, e.g. leading Treasurers' events, relevant website resources and responding to finance-related consultations.
The 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager. We would expect you to spend at least 1 days each week in our London office in Moorgate.
This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The People & Culture Director is responsible for leading the People Team, business partnering with the SLT to provide strategic, operational and change leadership across the charity.
This role will lead all people, culture, and organisational development activities across Ygam, ensuring they are aligned with Ygam’s values, strategy, and statutory responsibilities as a UK charity employer.
Success will be consolidating and building upon our existing structures to deliver a high‑performing, values‑driven, and inclusive culture which enables Ygam to achieve our objectives both now and in the longer-term
As a trusted member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the postholder will act as a coach, adviser, and culture‑builder—championing equity, wellbeing, safeguarding, and effective leadership and line management across the charity, as well as playing a full role in cross-SLT pieces of work.
The role also plays a key part in bringing colleagues together by coordinating internal events, including the planning and delivery of all-staff Together Days.
Our commitment as a People Team is to help the wider staff group on their journey within Ygam. We aim to provide an environment which brings out the best in our team, so that they can provide the best possible service to the people we support.
Who are we looking for?
This post sits on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). We are looking for a senior. experienced, credible, and values‑driven people director, who combines strategic insight with a deeply human approach.
You will be someone who believes that culture is created through everyday behaviours, relationships, and decisions, and who is comfortable working with complexity, ambiguity, and change.
You will bring significant leadership experience at this level across the full HR and People brief. as well as strong professional judgement alongside empathy, curiosity, and humility. You will be a confident self-starter able to challenge constructively while building trust at all levels of the organisation.
Above all, you will share our commitment to high-performing culture that is driven by our mission and values and be motivated by the opportunity to help create a workplace where people and volunteers feel safe, supported, included, and able to do their best work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Assistant
We have an exciting opportunity to join the thriving and dynamic SARSAS team as our Executive Assistant.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join SARSAS as our Executive Assistant. You will provide high-level, proactive support to the CEO and Board,
Working closely with the CEO, you will bring structure and clarity to a fast-paced workload, ensuring priorities are well managed and time is used effectively. This includes managing a complex diary and inbox, acting as a gatekeeper, organising meetings, preparing documentation and supporting effective communication across the organisation.
You will help track key actions, deadlines, and priorities, driving progress and accountability. You will also support the Board through high-quality administrative and governance support.
This is a role where your work will have real impact. Success in this role will be reflected in the CEO and Board being well-supported, well-prepared, and able to focus on strategic leadership, with confidence that the detail, coordination, and follow-through are in safe hands.
About You
You are highly organised, proactive, and able to bring clarity to a busy environment. You communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
You are trustworthy, demonstrate sound judgement, and work with integrity. With strong planning and coordination skills, you can manage competing priorities and keep work moving forward while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
You are comfortable working independently, using initiative to anticipate needs, solve problems, and improve processes. Adaptable and resilient, you stay calm under pressure and take a positive, solutions-focused approach. You are motivated by contributing to work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
About SARSAS
SARSAS exists to relieve the trauma and distress, and help rebuild the lives, of survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives.
SARSAS also campaigns and raises awareness about rape and sexual violence to change the narrative about sexual violence and enable survivor’s voices to be heard. Partnership work with a range of agencies locally and nationally is a priority to enable social change.
SARSAS works to feminist principles: this underpins both what our service is and how it is run. Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach which understands how traumatic experiences can impact on survivors and keeps an awareness of the effects of trauma at the forefront of our approach to support.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
Contract information
Applicants will undergo a basic criminal record check before employment starts.
Salary: £31,836 FTE
Hours: 25 – 30 hours per week (over a minimum of 4 days)
Responsible to: CEO
Based: Bristol with up to 50% working from home available
Pension: 5%
Annual leave: 27 days + bank holidays (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent
How to apply
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31st May 2026.
Interviews will be held in person on Friday 12th June 2026.
Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.
Interviews will be held in person in our Bristol but please indicate in your application if this is not possible so we can consider an alternative.
Support for people of all genders affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a major donor programme that directly supports life-changing eye care services in the Holy Land. You will work closely with the Executive Director, UK (EDUK) and senior leadership, including the CEO and Trustees, to contribute to the long-term sustainability of a respected and impactful international charity.
As part of a small, ambitious and collaborative UK team, you will play a major role in shaping and developing the major donor programme, building meaningful relationships with supporters and seeing the tangible impact of your work on patients and communities.
The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is a UK-registered charity delivering expert eye care to the people of the Holy Land, regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay. It operates through two locally-registered charities to provide services in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Senior Fundraising Executive (Grants) leads on bid-writing and relationship building with grantmakers (Trusts/Foundations/Public). The candidate will be a key player in the Grants team alongside the Director of Development (Grants/Major Gifts) and Development Officer. Create has seen its fundraising increase significantly in recent years, as it fulfils its ambitious plans to double its reach by its 25th anniversary in 2028. The Grants team is responsible for securing over 50% of the charity’s income, managing an extensive portfolio of T/F/Public funders, approaching a well-researched pipeline of potential funders, and researching prospects. The successful candidate will share Create’s commitment to the transformative power of the creative arts within community settings, with exceptional written and verbal communication, research, organisational and IT skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Create believes in the power of the creative arts to promote inclusion, empower lives and increase acceptance.
The Philharmonia is seeking a confident, bright and well-organised Co-ordinator to support the CEO and wider Executive Team in their role as leaders, by supporting with research, artistic planning co-ordination, external and internal stakeholder and project liaison as well as diary management.
Ready to fast track your career in concerts or general management for an orchestra? This role will suit an ambitious music or arts administrator, who is both knowledgeable and passionate about orchestral music. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a proactive and highly self-motivated individual to gain insight into all aspects of senior orchestral management.
You will be able to evidence skills at problem solving, project work and relationship management and must show discretion and tact when dealing with matters of a confidential nature. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and good technical music knowledge.
Working in a fast-paced, busy environment, the Co-ordinator will have the ability to think outside the box and provide effective solutions to everyday operational challenges swiftly and calmly.
The role is based full-time at our Bankside Office in London, with regular attendance at concerts, board and committee meetings and donor events, which often occur outside office hours.
Key Responsibilities
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Acting as first point of contact for the Executive Office, ensuring it functions smoothly and efficiently by liaising and coordinating with other members of the Executive, the Board and external stakeholders
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Managing the CEO’s diary, scheduling appointments and arranging travel itineraries; making bookings, arranging payments, maintaining simple budgetary and expenses records
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Handling calls and correspondence, preparing briefing documents and presentations, managing annual cycle of concert invitations
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Supporting the artistic planning function with research and project work on repertoire and artists
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Managing the repertoire clash-checking process, including accurate and up-to-date record-keeping and season co-ordination with Southbank Centre
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Supporting the CEO and Board Secretary by ensuring that day-to-day governance arrangements are working effectively; providing administrative support to the Board and other Committees including drafting and checking agendas, collating and circulating papers, professional minute-taking, pursuing of agreed actions, booking and setting up meeting spaces
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Leading on specific projects or initiatives for the Executive, under the direction of the CEO
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Looking after day-to-day building/office operations as part of a team
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Handling a range of conflicting priorities and ensuring the CEO’s office maintains an open and outward-facing approach, while dealing with all matters in a confidential and timely manner, being trusted implicitly with sensitive information
Skills and Qualifications
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Graduate level with 2 years’ professional work experience
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A background in the arts is desirable, either having studied arts administration/music/ management or with relevant comparable experience working in an arts organisation
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Experience carrying out programme, artist and music industry research
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Confidence in report writing and presenting is essential, with excellent MS Office skills
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Good knowledge of artists, orchestral repertoire and the classical music business
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Strong admin talents – this role is admin heavy
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Highly organised and process-driven
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Meticulous attention to detail
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Proactive and solutions-oriented approach, demonstrating a high degree of self-motivation
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Excellent communication and relationship building skills
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Flexible attitude and enjoys working in a demanding and ever-changing environment
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Strong work ethic including time management and ability to work to deadlines
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Demonstrates absolute discretion when handling confidential or commercially sensitive information
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job title: Operations & People Lead
Contract: 1.0 FTE - 1 year fixed-term contract with the possibility to become permanent
Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview (*)
Salary: £45k to £50k p.a. (pro rata), depending on experience
Reporting to: CEO
Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate’s notice period
Normal hours: Office hours are 9.30 - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday. As this is ideally a 0.8 FTE role, there is flexibility on how the time is spread across the week. Please state how you would intend to allocate your time when you apply. (requests for flexible working hours will be considered)
Other:
- Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays
- Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities
- All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing
- Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually)
(*) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home.
Some travel is involved in this role, to visit organisations and run programme activities.
If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided).
About Julie’s Bicycle (JB)
JB unites culture, creativity and climate action to drive change. For nearly two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the creative climate movement - one of the first to position culture as a powerful force for radical change. Our mission is to mobilise the creative sector, equipping thousands of artists, cultural organisations, and creative leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to transform their practice into climate action. We focus on tackling the root causes of the climate, nature, and justice crises by shaping thinking, informing policy, and scaling practical solutions. Together, we can turn creativity into a powerful force for a just and regenerative future.
Role summary
As our new Operations and People Lead, you will help us continue to build and nurture a strong, can-do, and empowering operational culture that is rooted in collaboration, equity and care. You will support the CEO in ensuring the right systems and processes are in place for the smooth running of the organisation and support the Head of Programmes in the seamless delivery of our programs during a period of rapid change. You will collaborate with the whole team to continue to strengthen our equitable foundations and ensure our internal structures fully reflect and sustain our core values of justice and care.
Your goal will be to balance operational efficiency with team well-being, optimising people and teams allocations and implementing new approaches and processes so that we deliver outstanding work, while our people thrive. You will allow the leadership to focus on high-level strategy while you support us in continuing to nurture our supportive, empowering, and equitable working environment.
Key Responsibilities
People strategy - (Approx 40%)
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Operations strategy and ways of working: Work with the CEO and SLT, co-design and implement a robust operations strategy and clear ways of working for effective allocation of team and resources to achieve the organisation's objectives, strengthening further our principles of deep collaboration, equity and care.
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Equitable recruitment and retention strategy: Building on our existing progress in inclusive hiring, you will work closely with the CEO and SLT to evolve and champion our recruitment and retention strategy. You will continue to refine our processes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of removing access barriers and nurturing a diverse, flourishing, and long-term workforce. You will be responsible for timelining, creating Job Descriptions; advertising strategy and budget; liaise with hiring manager; referencing; offer letters & contracts.
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People development & care: Working closely with the CEO and SLT, contribute to the development and lead on the implementation of training, continuous professional development processes and policies that enable transparency, peer to peer feedback, psychological safety, professional development and empowerment.
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Delivery strategy: Working closely with the Head of Programmes, design and drive a capacity planning strategy for the team across 20+ projects to ensure impact delivery as well as balanced workloads.
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Cross-cutting principles: Working closely with the CEO, leading internal policy work, you will steward and expand our internal policy framework, ensuring that our established principles of wellbeing, diversity, accessibility, and anti-racism continue to be deeply woven into the fabric of every new and existing policy.
Operational excellence (Approx 30%)
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Systems improvement: Enhance and adjust systems, processes, and best practices to ensure they are flexible enough to respond to the lived realities of a diverse team.
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Digital access: Lead the planning and implementation of IT and digital strategies that facilitate accessible and collaborative remote/hybrid working.
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Compliance and safety: Maintain and communicate health, safety, and security protocols through a lens of collective care and team protection.
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Process standardisation: Working with the CEO and Finance Manager, drive consistency across HR, admin, and finance to reduce cognitive load and administrative friction for the team.
HR & financial administration (Approx 20%)
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HR:
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HR Software & data ownership, maintenance and ensuring consistency in colleagues use of the software.
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Act as the primary point of contact for HR enquiries, accessibility requests, and leave calculation.
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Act on behalf of the CEO in handling confidential issues with care and restorative intent & liaising with external HR advisor.
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Financial support: In partnership with our Finance Manager, coordinate confidential finance administration, including payroll, pensions, and audit preparation, ensuring all team members are supported by stable financial operations.
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Resource management: Manage IT and Operations budgets.
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Contract management: Oversee the administration of employment contracts and agreements and NDAs for freelancers, as well as internship placements to ensure fair and clear working agreements.
Executive support & governance (Approx 10% of the time)
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Leadership partnership: Support the SLT in strategic direction, planning, and workforce development so they can focus on fundraising, advocacy and high-level impact work.
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Support the CEO on internal communications, business travel, scheduling, diary management, technical assistance.
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Board: Manage all JB Board administration, including arranging quarterly meetings, minutes, etc.
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Funding & tenders: Provide necessary operational and organisational information for funding applications and manage portal processes for payments and offers.
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Office Management: Lead on the management of JB’s office, ensuring that the office is a comfortable working environment and equipment is maintained. Be the first point of contact for Somerset House, facilities, and for office related issues.
Person Specification
Essential
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HR Expertise: Six to eight years of demonstrable practical experience in designing and implementing People centred strategies with a focus on collaborative leadership rooted in inclusion, equity, diversity and care (six to eight years of experience). We’re particularly interested in someone experienced and/or genuinely interested in participatory design methods that incorporate the lived experiences of a diverse team.
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Operational excellence: Six to eight years of demonstrable practical experience of developing and implementing effective operations strategies and effective systems and processes that enable organisational excellence and staff wellbeing.
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A genuine, demonstrable commitment for the role of culture in addressing the climate, environment and justice crises, preferably with experience of working with values-led teams working on systemic issues especially working across climate, environmental and justice issues.
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Demonstrable experience of planning and implementing streamlined digital operations, bringing a seamless and cohesive approach to IT and software solutions.
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Strategic thinking with an eye for detail: Ability to contribute to high-level strategy while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
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Excellent communication skills: Ability to communicate key messages effectively across various written and verbal forms.
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Broad familiarity with financial and business principles.
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Effectively manage competing priorities and adapt and respond as business needs require
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Experience of planning using organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage time and resources effectively.
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Creative problem solving skills
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A proactive, flexible approach, and ability to progress work independently in a fast paced environment.
Why Join Us?
At Julie’s Bicycle, you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of creativity and climate action. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible working culture, where your voice will shape how the cultural sector responds to one of the greatest challenges of our time.
How to apply
If you’d like to apply, please:
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Complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form found on our website.
Submit these via our application portal by 11.59pm on Sunday 17th May 2026.
We strongly encourage early applications as we may close the recruitment early if we have reached a sufficient number of viable applications.
We know job descriptions can feel daunting and that people who are from the global majority, from working class backgrounds, those without formal qualifications and some LGBTQ+ candidates are statistically less likely to apply even when they are well suited to a role.
If you read this JD and felt you *almost* matched (if you have built relevant skills through freelance work, lived experience, activism, organising or routes outside formal education) we very much want to hear from you! We also believe class is not defined by education or parental occupation alone. If you identify as working class by your current financial experience and lifestyle, that counts.
Our commitment to meeting underrepresented individuals in the sector:
Guaranteed Interview Scheme and Positive Action
As part of our ongoing commitment to building a team that better reflects the people, communities and causes we serve, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
This scheme is available to candidates who identify as disabled (including under the social model of disability, encompassing physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health and long-term health conditions) and who can demonstrate within their application that they meet all of the essential criteria outlined in the job description. Candidates will be asked within the equal opportunities form whether they wish to be considered under this scheme. This information will be handled in confidence and will only be shared with those involved in the shortlisting process where necessary to apply the scheme.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and recognise that some groups are underrepresented within our organisation and sector. We therefore actively encourage applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Where candidates are equally qualified, we may apply positive action in line with the Equality Act 2010 to select a candidate from an underrepresented group, where this is a proportionate means of addressing underrepresentation.
A note on AI
While we understand that some people may use AI tools for accessibility (and recognise and support that many assistive technologies may use elements of AI), we ask candidates to consider what tools are most appropriate during the application process. For example, we recognise the value for many people of machine learning language tools like Grammarly. On the other hand we would discourage the use of generative AI tools in writing your application, as we'd like to understand your personal interest in working for Julie's Bicycle, and be able to understand your non-AI-assisted communication skills just as they are. We also recognise that for many of the people and creative communities we work with, the rise of generative AI poses a threat to their livelihoods, while the environmental impacts of AI are only set to grow: this means we also have a responsibility as Julie's Bicycle to consider where and when (and if) we use AI in our work.
Thank you for your interest in working at Julie’s Bicycle.
Julie’s Bicycle is a leading not-for-profit, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.
For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence.
We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind.
We are seeking an Associate, O-CEO & Strategic Initiatives to join the Foundation. This role exists to maximise the effectiveness of the CEO and senior leadership by combining high‑quality executive support with analytical insight and delivery discipline across priority initiatives.
Acting as a Business Analyst for the team, the role will have a constant finger on the pulse of our internal and external operating environment, helping to ensure these insights translate to meaningful action. Reporting to the Foundation’s Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives, you will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to facilitate the effective delivery of our leadership function, ensuring that time and resources are managed efficiently to help meet the CEO’s priorities.
About the Role
Please find below an outline of responsibilities for the Associate position in the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives at the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
CEO Support, Leadership Enablement and Governance:
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Acts as the Executive Assistant to the CEO: Effectively owns the CEO’s calendar and inbox, flagging issues and providing solutions, and understanding how engagements help (or don’t) meet organisational objectives. You will anticipate needs, define and brief on the CEO’s role and input ahead of meetings, conduct periodic calendar audits, assess productivity, and identify areas for improvement.
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Corporate governance and leadership support: Manage the Foundation's board meeting agendas and coordinate board papers; manage relationships with Foundation Trustees and Directors.
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Organise and manage Leadership Meetings: Planning these effectively, setting agendas and tracking actions, working closely with the Chief of Staff to ensure key priorities are followed through and owners are accountable.
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Wider diary management, logistical and administrative support: Alongside your core duties optimising the time of the CEO, provide light-touch diary management for the Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, CFO and Director of Business Development, managing expenses, and handling additional logistical matters as required. Supports the CEO Office with travel planning & diary management.
Strategic Insight, Executive Positioning and Project Management:
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Act as a Business Analyst for the unit: offering regular competitor and stakeholder insights, alongside horizon scanning for key opportunities (events, profile engagements, lead generation). Provides project management of key internal and external initiatives, coordinating cross functional stakeholders and ensuring accountability.
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Enhanced Business Development alignment: Work with the Chief of Staff & Strategic Initiatives to strengthen alignment between CEO priorities, business development activity, and the Foundation’s external positioning.
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Executive communications support: Collect and develop Foundation materials (presentations, spreadsheets, data visualisations), assist in research and intelligence gathering, horizon scan for speaking opportunities, and support internal and external communications. Supports internal communications, working with the team to ensure messages reflect CEO priorities and meet staff needs.
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Event logistics and execution: Project manage quarterly Town Halls logistics, coordinate Foundation Awards, organise End of Year Events, and manage other organisational events logistics as needed. Support the effective delivery of external events and speaking engagements that have CEO-level engagement.
About You
This role will suit someone who thrives in proximity to senior decision‑making, enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, and takes pride in enabling others to perform at their best. To be our Associate, Office of the CEO & Strategic Initiatives, you will:
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Have a strong understanding of the Foundation’s work and how your role helps to enable our wider success.
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Be comfortable blending traditional executive support with strategic and analytical responsibilities – this role will suit someone who is happy to switch between detail-oriented execution and big-picture thinking.
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Possess solid business acumen, strong analytical skills, and administrative excellence.
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Have excellent organisational and communication skills, able to translate complex ideas into actionable insights.
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Demonstrate initiative and take responsibility for projects and activities.
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Be resilient under pressure, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders, using your judgement and discretion to assess opportunities and push back where necessary.
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Be able to demonstrate knowledge of operational dynamics and nuances, and the ability to prioritise interactions to maximise time and enhance efficiency based on business needs.
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Be keen to use the role as an opportunity to learn about decision making and accountability at the highest level in a global Foundation, identifying opportunities for development and growth.
What’s in it For You?
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
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Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and USA, we leverage our media, legal and data driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and data intelligence, we aim to build free, fair and informed societies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Co Production
Location: Working from home
SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
· Committed - focused on making a difference to people’s lives.
The role:
We’re looking for a senior leader to make co-production the way we work — not a project, not a principle, but embedded practice across the organisation.
This is a high-impact role shaping how lived experience drives strategy, design, delivery, and decision-making. You’ll lead a specialist team, but your influence will stretch internally and externally.
You’ll be responsible for turning ambition into action — building a clear roadmap, strengthening capability, and ensuring co-production is consistent, credible, and genuinely embedded into our work.
You’ll lead the development and delivery of new co-production products and partnerships, generating income and strengthening our position as a sector leader in co-production practice.
What we are looking for:
Example as below
• Embedding co-production across the organisation so it becomes business-as-usual.
• Developing and delivering co-production products internally and externally and generating new income streams.
• Leading a bold roadmap for culture change and continuous improvement
• Influencing partners across social care and beyond.
• Strengthening governance, accountability, and consistency of practice
If you can help shift co-production from aspiration to reality — we want to hear from you.
What we offer in return:
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
We reserve the right to close the advert at any point we are actively reviewing applications.
Our new Finance Manager will oversee all financial operations of the charity, ensuring excellent financial management, compliance, and accurate reporting. The role involves managing all finance functions, including expenses, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis.
Headway North Staffordshire is at an exciting stage, having undergone many changes but now focused on the delivery of new strategic plans. Reporting directly to the CEO, strengthening the leadership team of six, and managing the charity's Bookkeeper, the incoming Finance Manager will replace a current interim manager. This permanent appointment reflects the board's commitment to the senior management team and the finance function.
This is a 21 hour per week post; exact working hours are negotiable / flexible.
Please apply via the charity's website, the closing date is Tuesday 05 May 2026, interview dates 11th and 12th May, prospective second interview date 18th May.
To do what we can to ensure people affected by acquired brain injury receive all the care and support they need and can regain their quality of life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.






