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What does it take to lead the national voice for special schools at a time of real change?
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – National Association of Special Schools (NASS)
National – home-based, with regular travel across England and Wales, particularly London
£90,000–£110,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent.
About NASS
The National Association of Special Schools (NASS) is the membership association for special schools in England and Wales. We bring together independent special schools, non-maintained special schools, special academies, maintained special schools and multi-academy trusts with specialist provision.
We exist to inform, support and represent our members, helping specialist schools improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and secure the place of specialist provision within the wider education system. NASS is known for being accessible, responsive and personal, combining national influence with practical support that members value as timely, human and trustworthy.
This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. In February this year, the Department for Education published a major white paper on SEND reform which will require NASS to both influence national policy on behalf of our members and children and young people, as well as support them to navigate the changes. Our new CEO will need to review our strategy while building on our strong platform and momentum to further deepen our influence and strengthen our internal capacity.
As our next Chief Executive, you will:
- Strategy & Impact: Lead NASS through a period of policy and structural change, ensuring the organisation remains clear on purpose, responsive to members and influential in the SEND landscape.
- Governance & Finance: Work closely with the Board of Trustees to provide strong governance, prudent financial stewardship, robust risk management and clear strategic oversight.
- Operational Leadership: Provide confident leadership to a small, remote team, strengthening collaboration, accountability, resilience and a positive, high-trust culture.
- Income Generation: Oversee budgeting, planning and reporting while developing thoughtful opportunities to diversify income through membership, partnerships, events and related activity.
- Community & Partnerships: Build and sustain trusted relationships with government, parliament, regulators, sector bodies and member schools, ensuring NASS remains relevant and well connected.
- Member Services: Protect and enhance the practical offer to members, from briefings and special interest groups to conferences, webinars, training and peer-to-peer learning.
- Brand & Profile: Act as a credible public ambassador for NASS, helping to modernise communications and broaden the organisation’s voice beyond a founder-shaped model.
- Future Growth: Shape a distributed leadership profile and support a more varied, accessible and engaging approach to membership, advocacy and communications.
- A seasoned senior leader with experience in a charity, membership body, education or public sector setting, and a clear track record of leading through change.
- A strong strategic thinker, able to absorb complex information quickly and translate it into clear, practical direction.
- A confident communicator with the gravitas to represent NASS with members, staff, trustees, MPs, peers, media and national partners.
- A politically astute relationship-builder, comfortable navigating a complex and fast-moving external environment.
- Experienced in governance, with a sound understanding of working with boards or trustees and supporting effective decision-making.
- Numerate and commercially minded, with experience of budgets, financial planning, income generation or partnership development.
- Credible, approachable and resilient, with the emotional intelligence to lead well in a high-profile, remote and sometimes uncertain context.
- Direct SEND experience would be a significant advantage, alongside understanding of specialist education or similarly complex stakeholder environments.
Why NASS?
- This is a chance to lead a respected, member-led organisation with a strong national reputation and a clear public purpose.
- You will help shape the future of specialist education at a time when SEND reform is high on the agenda.
- NASS has a loyal, experienced and collegiate remote staff team, supported by an active Board of Trustees.
- The organisation offers a genuinely influential platform, with strong connections across the sector and with government.
Application
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th June 2026
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Role Purpose
Special events play a vital role in engaging our supporters, inspiring their support, and raising vital income for Child Bereavement UK.
The Special Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high-quality Special Events. You will work with colleagues from across the charity to develop programmes that will engage our audiences and communicate the impact we deliver as a charity.
The role will work closely with the Philanthropy team delivering high profile events that engage an inspire high net worth individuals across the country.
Main Responsibilities
Leadership
- To lead and inspire the Special Events Team fostering a collaborative and high culture that delivers against income and objectives
- Provide clear and supportive leadership that motivates staff to achieve, develop and grow in their roles
- Undertake quarterly reviews for all direct reports
Special Events
- Support the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events to deliver the Special Events strategy
- Plan and lead on all Special Events ensuing all return a good ROI
- Lead on relationships with external suppliers including venues, caterers, AV suppliers, photographers etc
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy & Special Events to manage relationships with senior volunteers and supporters
- Developing comprehensive proposals and plans for every event detailing objectives, formats, timelines, risks, marketing/communications plans and evaluation plans
- Working closely with the Philanthropy team to create and liaise with special event committees
- Ensure the smooth running of the events in line with health and safety guidelines
- Prepare detailed event briefings, and evaluate the success and impact of the events
- Manage and monitor expenditure for the events, as agreed with the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events ensuring value for money and adherence to budget
- Oversee recruitment and support for all Event committees
- Ensuring all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements and best practice, including the Data Protection Act and GDPR
- Work with Marketing to promote events across all channels
All Staff
- Contribute to the vision and mission of Child Bereavement UK; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
- Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
- Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
- Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
- Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
- Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
- Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
- Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience of running a wide range of high-quality events from conception to completion
- Leadership experience
- Strong event planning skills
- Demonstrable experience of delivering events within strict budgets and timescales
- Management of senior volunteers and stakeholders
- A thorough understanding of every stage of the events planning and delivery process
- Demonstrable problem solving ability and skills
- Budget management
- Able to work in fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Ability to build constructive and collaborative relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of relevant charity law and codes of practice including data protection and GDPR
Desirable
- Experience in charity events
- Experience of using fundraising database(s), particularly Sales Force or another fundraising or CRM database
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 2nd June 2026 at midnight
First Stage Screening Interviews
You may be asked to attend a 10-minute Screening Interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the vacancy, to assess your suitability for the role. During the interview, you will be asked two skills-based questions.
Second Stage Interviews
If you are progressed to a second stage interview, you will be invited to attend a 1-hour formal interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the role. It is our policy to share the role-specific interview questions with applicants ahead of the interview, to aid their preparation. You may also be asked to complete an interview task, which will also be shared with you in advance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a part time Safeguarding Training Administrator who will support the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in the administration of safeguarding training.
The successful candidate will be educated to a good standard and will have excellent administration skills. They will be IT literate, have a proven ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and have experience of working to deadlines. They will be able to work within the ethos, aims and objectives of the Church of England.
For informal conversation, contact Lynn Everton - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: Please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button - or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026
The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.