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An exciting opportunity!
This is a rare and genuinely exciting opportunity to lead the UK's only dedicated charity supporting children, adults and families affected by MPS, Fabry disease and related lysosomal storage disorders. Following the current Chief Executive's planned move to become Managing Director of Rare Disease Research Partners (RDRP) in January 2027, the incoming CEO will take the helm of an organisation with over forty years of history, a trusted national reputation and a growing role on the international rare disease stage. The successful candidate will shape the strategic vision for more than 1,800 families, oversee the close partnership between the Society and its research subsidiary RDRP, and champion the patient and family ethos that sits at the heart of the organisation's work. It is an opportunity to combine ambitious strategic leadership with deeply meaningful, human impact, working alongside a committed Board, Senior Leadership Team and wider community of clinicians, researchers and pharmaceutical partners.
As our next Chief Executive, you will
- Define and deliver the MPS Society’s strategic vision.
- Provide confident oversight of governance, finance, compliance and reporting.
- Effectively manage the operational alignment between the MPS Society and RDRP.
- Always keep the members and family voice at the heart of strategy, service design and decision-making.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with statutory bodies, government agencies, pharmaceutical partners, clinical expert centres and other key stakeholders to support the Society’s objectives, influence policy and practice, and protect its professional reputation.
- Act as a visible and credible public voice to raise awareness, improve visibility, support, treatment access and outcomes for people affected by MPS, Fabry disease and related conditions.
- Collaborate with other rare disease bodies, patient organisations and other key audiences.
- Lead and empower the senior leadership team through effective delegation, early involvement in strategic discussions, clear accountability and support for individuals to flourish.
- Encourage an open, supportive work environment allowing creativity and building staff confidence.
- Help shape the future of the MPS Society.
About you
- Self-motivated, with the drive to lead the organisation through a period of change and transition.
- Unquestionable probity and personal integrity, given the trust placed in the CEO by families, trustees and partners.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex scientific and clinical information to audiences ranging from clinicians to families with no prior knowledge of MPS disorders.
- Strong self-awareness, with insight into their own leadership style and impact on others.
- Emotional resilience, able to sustain performance while supporting a community facing life limiting conditions.
- A collaborative and empowering leadership style, able to build trust, delegate effectively and help individuals across the organisation flourish.
- Genuine passion for the Society's mission, with a family and member-first ethos.
- Confidence to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, from beneficiaries and Trustees to politicians, media and pharmaceutical partners.
- A proactive, positive approach, comfortable reacting to change and organising their own work to meet deadlines.
- Confidence speaking publicly on behalf of the organisation and the people it represents.
Why join us?
A close-knit, values-led culture. With just over thirty staff across the Society and RDRP combined, this is a place where the CEO can know the team personally, work closely with families day-to-day, and see the direct results of decisions rather than managing at a distance through layers of bureaucracy.
- Genuine autonomy to shape direction. The Board is explicitly looking to the new CEO to bring fresh thinking on technology, AI, and digital tools, and to give real freedom to modernise fundraising, services, and engagement rather than simply maintaining what already exists.
- A stable foundation to build from over forty years of track record, trusted relationships and a strong national reputation mean the incoming CEO can focus energy on vision and growth rather than firefighting or rebuilding credibility from scratch.
- Proximity to cutting-edge science: the Society's close relationship with RDRP gives the CEO regular exposure to advances in rare disease research and treatment access, while day-to-day research leadership sits with the RDRP Managing Director, allowing the CEO to focus on strategy, people and sustainability.
- A high-visibility, high-influence platform. Regular contact with government, pharmaceutical companies, clinicians and international rare disease bodies offers strong opportunities to build a public profile and personal network well beyond the charity sector.
- A team that already shares the mission. Staff are described as passionate about the Society's aims, and as having a family-first ethos, so the new CEO inherits a culture to lead and empower rather than one that needs to be built from the ground up.
- Work with a different kind of return. Beyond salary and career progression, this role offers the less tangible reward of knowing that strategic and financial decisions translate, into better support for families facing some of the rarest conditions in the country.
Benefits
Join us and you will be working for a caring charity offering:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Extra leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Contributory pension
- Life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
- Employee assistance programme offering support 24/7
Further information
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
The main duties, responsibilities and requirements of this role can be viewed in the job description on our website.
Salary to be agreed depending on experience and will be pro-rata for part time hours.
This is an essential car user post. The applicant must hold a current UK driver’s licence, with no more than 6 points, have access to a car and be able and willing to drive UK wide as required.
This senior role requires flexibility in working hours and location. It is primarily offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in our Amersham, Buckinghamshire, office each week. As part of the role, UK and overseas travel is necessary, which may on occasion include early morning and/or evening working and sometimes overnight stays. We have policies in place to ensure that any unsociable hours worked over the weekend are fairly compensated through TOIL.
This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) details of which can be found in the job description.
For an informal discussion about the role or the work of the MPS Society, please contact Dr Fiona Stewart. Contact details can be found on the full job description. Kindly note, meetings with other relevant people will be available to shortlisted candidates at interview stage.
Please include your CV with a supporting statement of no more than 800 words. Your supporting statement should include an answer to the question below:
The MPS Society supports individuals and families affected by mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and related disorders. What interests you about coming to work in this area, and what motivates you to contribute to supporting individuals and families affected by these conditions?
To transform lives through specialist knowledge, support and advocacy, and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Sports Development Officer role develops, leads and coordinates sports activity programmes that increase participation and use sport to improve health, reduce crime and build social inclusion - working to the Selby Trust’s ‘Selby Active Sports Strategy’.
In this role you will:
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Grow and diversify Selby Active's sports portfolio while sustaining existing relationships (i.e. charities, the NHS, local authorities (Haringey Council and Enfield Council), funders (Including Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, England and Wales Cricket Board and Middlesex in the Community), schools and colleges and sport national governing bodies (NGBs).
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Build and maintain partnerships with strategic and local stakeholders
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Focus delivery on under-represented groups — young people, women, older and disabled people, and ethnically diverse communities
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Address issues of health, crime, and social inclusion
The role requires flexible work, including some evenings and weekends, to achieve the best possible outcome within available resources.
Principal accountabilities
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Recruit, supervise, train and manage Selby Active coaches, staff, volunteers and instructors, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
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Lead project coordination, planning, ongoing development and budget management, setting high-quality standards; work with the Partnerships and Funding Manager on sports bids.
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Identify sport, recreation and health initiatives, overseeing strategic planning and implementation.
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Coordinate, deliver and promote activities, classes and events - particularly for under-represented groups - working with internal colleagues and Haringey and Enfield Councils to develop a varied programme for the new Selby Centre.
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Engage informal and registered sports groups, especially those in our community, ensuring they are aware of the activities available to them.
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Represent Selby Trust and build effective relationships with sports users, volunteers, local sports groups, local authorities and awarding/professional bodies, including at local, regional and national meetings, seminars and conferences.
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Lead engagement with sports partners and proactively reach out to local clubs, delivering against KPIs and drawing on their collective expertise.
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Support capacity-building for small sports organisations, including identifying organisations for Selby's GLA-supported business support programme.
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Organising workshops, accredited courses and mentoring programmes.
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Monitor and evaluate our on-site activities and services, interpreting data to produce high-quality reports and presentations for funders and stakeholders (including the Board of Trustees and local authorities).
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Identify, apply for and provide information on sports grants and sponsorship, working with the Partnerships and Funding Manager.
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Co-lead the capture of stories, case studies and content for Selby Trust's digital channels.
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Work with Pre- and Post-16 initiatives to encourage sports participation and parental involvement.
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Check venues and manage facilities.
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Develop a community membership scheme.
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Work within relevant guidelines, including equal opportunities, health and safety, and safeguarding and child protection.
Requirements and skills: Essential
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Passion for sport
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A relevant qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in sports development, coaching or community engagement
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Experience in community sports groups/club engagement and organising effective outreach & events
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Experience in monitoring and evaluation, and in producing reports and delivering presentations
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Strong and effective written/verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to engage and communicate with people from a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds – including older and disabled people –and openness listening to and reflecting diverse views
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Stakeholder management and network building
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Good organisational skills – able to prioritise workload, manage time and meet deadlines, working both on own initiative and as part of a team
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Good level of working knowledge in Office 365 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint
Requirements and skills: Desirable
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Understanding of social justice issues, particularly in relation to community empowerment
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Familiarity using HR systems, I.e. Bright HR
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Knowledge of local community and statutory and non-governmental organisations locally
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Knowledge of working with a CRM system and/or Project management system such as Salesforce
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
Contract:Full-time, permanent (we are open to conversations about flexibility so please ask)
Location:Remote, with significant travel across all corners the UK and monthly visits to our London office
This is an exciting new opportunity in the Strategic Communications Team at the Foundation.
You’ll play a key role setting up and organising a varied programme of visits, to engage more people in our mission and ultimately help more people in England and Wales to say “I’m in a good place,” “My home is a good place to live,” and “My community is a good place to belong”.
Bringing strong organisational, relationship-building abilities and creativity, you’ll arrange visits for senior stakeholders – MPs, philanthropists, trustees, partners, and executives from Lloyds Banking Group, to community-led groups we’re funding and local areas driving systems change.
Through thoughtful engagement, you'll build lasting relationships and raise awareness of social issues, to ensure visits generate meaningful impact.
You will support colleagues and partners to maximise opportunities, follow up actions, and effectively generate and use content, stories, videos and images to tell powerful stories.
Importantly, you’ll ensure community-led organisations experience these visits as supportive and beneficial, and that their voices are centred in all that occurs and follows, aligning with our mission to foster community-led change.
About You
You are highly organised, with experience coordinating events, or visits involving
multiple stakeholders.
Alongside strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to apply
organisational narratives to local activity, you’ll have the ability to balance competing priorities.
You will bring experience partnering across teams and directorates along with excellent
relational skills to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ to be redirected to the application form.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026, 12 noon
First Interviews: Tuesday 29 September 2026 (online)
Second Interviews: Tuesday 6 October 2026 (in person – London Office)
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We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age International's vision is a world where every older person is included and valued. Its mission is to inspire and channel UK and international support so that older people in challenging situations across the world can improve their lives.
The CEO of Age International provides leadership to a committed and dynamic charity which champions the rights, and improves the lives, of older people in low- and middle-income countries.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Age International at a pivotal moment for the rights and wellbeing of older people globally. As CEO you will provide inspirational leadership to an organisation with a strong reputation, deep expertise and a clear purpose: to ensure that older people everywhere can live with dignity, security and choice.
While the current strategy is defined, you will deliver this and then shape a new, ambitious strategy in years to come, working to influence policy, mobilise resources and nurture powerful partnerships that bring about lasting change.
With credibility, compassion and determination, you will champion the voices of older people internationally and lead Age International into its next chapter of impact and influence.
Please view the attached role description for full details.
Person specification:
Essential:
* Strategic vision, forward-looking, clear-thinking strategist able to read the environment and lead strategy processes.
* Passionate, values-based leader, committed to advancing the rights of older people.
* Senior leadership and governance experience in a complex organisation, preferably in the charitable / NGO sector.
* Strong experience of international development and humanitarian programme development and management, and related policy issues.
* Experienced income generator with financial acumen.
* Collaborative, relational team builder and manager committed to diversity equality and inclusion, able to use soft-power to build support.
* Partnership-builder creating impact greater than the sum of the parts.
* Confident external affairs representative, manager of stakeholder engagement and spokesperson, including for the media.
* Advocate and confident influencer able to drive policy change
* Engaging and effective communicator and campaigner, able to explain impact, inspire support and grow profile.
* Calm manager of change who is both agile and pragmatic.
* Thrives working in a small team on a big mission.
* Willing to travel internationally on programme monitoring visits and for conferences.
Desirable:
* Understanding of UN processes, health system strengthening, income security and social pensions, able to articulate the impact of gender discrimination and climate change on older people internationally.
* Experience as a CEO or of overseeing organisational management, policies and compliance.
* Technology and digital skills.
* Experience of leading public change campaigning.
* Experience as a Trustee.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
The closing date for applications is 14th September, 2026.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Anonymisation
Please submit your CV as a Word document. It will be anonymised by our recruitment system.
Please provide a supporting statement that explains how you meet the competencies in the job description. Age UK acknowledges that AI may be used to support applications, however we expect candidates to personalise their experience, knowledge and skills. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
Please do not include your name, or any other personal information in your supporting statement, to assist our inclusive recruitment process.
Please do not use heavy formatting for either your CV or supporting statement, as the system is unable to anonymise these.
All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if you are invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Safeguarding
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Salary: £34,000 FTE (£20,400 actual salary)
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 0.6 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week with flexibility as to how these are worked subject to business need and prior agreement
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our central London office (40%)
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Advocacy
Help shape public understanding of data and evidence
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Press and Communications Officer to help raise the profile of the RSS, secure media coverage for our work, and ensure our expertise reaches policymakers, journalists and the wider public.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys translating complex topics into compelling stories and wants to contribute to evidence-informed public debate.
About the role
As Press and Communications Officer, you will lead and coordinate media and communications activity across the Society's policy, advocacy and public engagement work. You will build relationships with journalists, identify opportunities to showcase RSS expertise, support media-facing spokespeople, and deliver communications campaigns that enhance our influence and reputation.
You'll work across a wide range of issues, helping to explain the role of data, statistics and evidence in public life while ensuring the RSS is recognised as a trusted and authoritative voice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering communications campaigns and media plans.
- Generating positive media coverage and building strong relationships with journalists.
- Drafting press releases, statements, briefings and opinion pieces.
- Managing media enquiries and supporting RSS spokespeople.
- Creating and scheduling social media content.
- Identifying opportunities to contribute RSS expertise to current public debates.
- Monitoring and evaluating media coverage and communications impact.
- Supporting the development of a diverse network of expert ambassadors and spokespeople.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines excellent communications skills with a strong news sense and a passion for making complex information accessible.
You will have:
- At least two years' experience in communications, press, public affairs or media relations.
- A strong track record of securing media coverage and building media relationships.
- Experience creating high-quality communications content, including press releases and social media content.
- Experience planning and delivering communications campaigns.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts.
- The ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-specialist audiences.
Experience in a membership organisation, charity, professional body, learned society, or policy-focused organisation would be advantageous, as would an interest in research, evidence, data or public policy.
Why join us?
At the RSS, you'll be part of a friendly and collaborative team committed to improving the use of data and evidence across society. We offer:
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (pro rata).
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Apply now
If you're an enthusiastic communications professional looking to make a meaningful impact through evidence, data and public engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us in helping ensure that statistics and evidence are at the heart of understanding and decision-making.
1) Send us your CV
2) Send us a supporting statement that tells us:
- Why are you interested in the role and why you want to work for the RSS (200 words)
- What are the three key ways in which you meet the person specification. Please provide evidence from your experience to support your answer. (500 words)
3) Read our position paper, AI is Statistics. What do you think is the strongest media angle? Which outlets and journalists would you prioritise? Describe how you would seek coverage. (300 words)
Founded in 1834, the RSS is one of the world’s most respected organisations championing the power of data to inform understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an exceptional leader motivated by compassion and commitment with a belief in people, that can take a thriving small charity to the next stage of professionalism and growth? Are willing to help our women and girls including Black Asian Minority Ethnic Refugee BAMER and their families in the area of benefit?
The Board of Trustees are seeking an experienced Chief Executive to drive operational efficiency and strategic growth, ensuring that we continue to make a lasting impact. As Chief Executive , you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring financial sustainability, governance, compliance, and organisational effectiveness
WAND is a women led and operated organisation that seeks to help women become agents of their own change and hence influence their families and communities. We work with all women including those in marginalized and excluded communities through advocacy, support and advisory services.
Above posts are open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with the MSA Trust to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
The Multiple System Atrophy Trust is the UK and Ireland’s leading charity supporting people affected by multiple system atrophy (MSA) – a rare neurological disease with no known cause or cure.
We are here to support everyone affected by MSA including people diagnosed with MSA, carers, family members and friends, and healthcare professionals.
We do this by offering a range of support services, information and education, funding research and raising awareness and advocating for people with MSA.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead the charity forward in its next stage of development.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, strong financial and operational management capability.
- Have a clear empathy with MSA Trust’s cause.
If you are inspired and excited by what the MSA Trust does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: circa £70,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: London, N1 with hybrid working in place
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about the MSA Trust, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 9 October 2026
Both the MSA Trust 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.
Are you passionate about helping us to build an advice service ready for the future?
We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Chief Operating Officer to help lead Citizens Advice South West Surrey through its next stage of development.
As our second-in-command, you’ll work closely with our Chief Officer, trustees and leadership team. You’ll lead our day-to-day operations, oversee service delivery, people, transformation and corporate services and help turn our strategy into practical results.
It’s an important time to join us. Demand for advice is increasing, resources are under pressure and the world around us is changing quickly. We’re looking for someone who can help us adapt while keeping people, quality and our purpose at the heart of what we do.
You’ll be an experienced senior leader who can bring people with you, lead change, make sound decisions and build strong relationships. You’ll be collaborative, approachable and committed to creating an inclusive organisation where staff and volunteers can do their best work.
You don’t need to have worked for Citizens Advice before. Experience of transformation or working in the charity, public, advice, health, housing or community sectors would be welcome, but isn’t essential.
If you care about people, enjoy making organisations work better and want your leadership to make a difference in your community, we’d like to hear from you.
Citizens Advice South West Surrey welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in how we work and how we recruit.
Please read the Job Pack to find out more about the role and about CASWS and the benefits of working with us.
To apply, please email a completed application form with a cover letter, setting out your suitability for the role, including how you meet the first three, ‘essential criteria’ under the ‘person specification‘ (in the job pack).
Barnet Catchment Partnerships Officer
Salary: £26,936 - £36,352 dependant on experience (Officer Band A Learning - Officer Band B Developing).
Contract length: 0.6 FTE Permanent Part-Time Position. Contract to 31st March 2028, with possibility to extend, subject to funding. Possibility to increase to Full-Time Position, also subject to funding.
Location: This is a hybrid position with a mixture of working from home, Thames21’s main office at the Guildhall, City of London and site visits across Thames21 catchment areas as required. Occasional working from Thames21’s satellite office at Bow Locks, East London may also be required.
Responsible to: Catchment Partnership Programme Manager
About Thames21:
Thames21 is an environmental charity putting healthy rivers at the heart of community life. Through environmental improvements, community engagement, education and advocacy we bring about effective and lasting change by working hand-in-hand with communities to deliver tangible and measurable improvements to our network of rivers.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the job:
This post will form part of Thames21’s Catchment Partnership team. The successful candidate will host the Brent Catchment Partnership and will be responsible for the partnership’s strategic development and expansion, working towards the successful delivery of the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) to improve the rivers and wider environment in this catchment.
The Brent Catchment Partnership covers an area of approximately 170km2, from Edgeware in the north, to its tributary with the Thames in the south by Brentford.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The officer will be expected to deliver across four priority areas:
1. Develop diverse, representative, collaborative and delivery focused partnerships
The successful candidate will need to work autonomously and proactively to seek out and positively engage strategic stakeholders within the Brent catchment area, building the influence and capacity of the Catchment Partnership network to deliver improvements for rivers and local communities. These stakeholders will include (but are not limited to) community groups, landowners, eNGOs, local authorities, government agencies and water companies.
2. Work with partnership networks to identify, develop and fundraise for river catchment improvement projects
Working alongside external partners and Thames21 colleagues, the Catchment Partnership Officer will need to draw on their knowledge of what makes a river catchment healthy to develop ambitious and impactful catchment improvement projects that meet the targets of Thames21’s 5-year plan and the Brent Catchment Action Plan. Once identified, the successful candidate will be required to work with relevant Thames21 teams and external partners to successfully fundraise for the development and delivery of these projects.
3. Bring together identified projects into detailed, deliverable catchment and sub-catchment action plans, and monitor progress against these.
The catchment partnership officer will be responsible for developing deliverable catchment and sub-catchment action plans that draw together projects identified across the catchment/sub-catchment area with landowner and stakeholder support. These plans should make the priority projects for delivery clear to external readers and catchment partners, enabling a strategic approach to project delivery in the catchment.
4.Break down silos by sharing information and bringing people together; in a way that is catchment wide, cross boundary and across multiple organisations.
The catchment partnership officer will be expected to share knowledge, news, funding opportunities and project progress between stakeholders through meetings, site visits, email newsletters and quarterly meetings of the whole Catchment Partnership (which the Officer will have the responsibility of arranging, coordinating and chairing, including the production of agendas, minutes and actions). The catchment partnership officer will be expected to communicate the work of their catchment partnership networks externally at relevant forums, including the River Partnerships in London (RiPL) Group, Thames Catchment Forum and strategic community events.
Other Duties
Where necessary, the catchment partnership officer may be required to support and lead on the delivery of river improvement projects, managing project deadlines and budgets. Moreover, this job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21; at various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description. For more information and how to apply, please see the attached Job Description.
This role is ideal for those who:
- Have a passion for rivers and environmental work.
- Can develop collaborative, positive relationships with project partners and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Are comfortable working autonomously to identify and develop river improvement projects
- Are self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Are comfortable working in a flexible role and adapting to change
- Are comfortable to work across multiple projects and topics
- Are comfortable working at speed
- Are happy to work in a role which comprises both desk work and field work
Additional Information
· The post holder must be willing to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends
· 25 days paid annual leave are available pro rata plus public holidays. In addition, the Thames21 office is closed between Christmas and New Year.
· Thames21 operate a flexitime system of working and offer TOIL for overtime worked
· Thames21 have an ‘Auto Enrol’ Workplace Pension Scheme with NEST (8% employer contribution).
· 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
· Laptop & Mobile phone for company use.
· Opportunity to join a recognised workplace union with IWGB
To apply for this position please, email an up-to-date copy of your CV and a covering letter to via the Charity Jobs inbox with the reference CPO0926, in the subject box of your application.
The closing date for applications is: 5pm 3rd October 2026.
Interview dates: Commencing early October 2026 (subject to change).
We appreciate the time you will have taken to apply to this role, and we do appreciate that it is disconcerting when you don’t hear back from a role you have applied for. However, due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we are unable respond to or give feedback on individual applications, but we do want to be able manage expectations. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Thames21 aims to improve the quality of life of people in the community by enhancing waterway environments.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you organised, analytical and motivated by making systems and processes work better for people? MSF UK is looking for an Association Membership and Systems Officer to support a 12-month programme of improvements to the way we manage Association membership data, processes and systems. Working with colleagues across the Association Team, Governance, HR, IT and Data Protection, you will gather feedback, document needs, improve data quality, support reporting and help implement practical changes that strengthen association engagement.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)
Salary: £36,437.07- £44,534.19 per annum| Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose
The primary role of the Association Membership and Systems Officer is to coordinate and implement a programme of work to improve the recruitment, onboarding, and member management processes of current and prospective MSF UK Association members. Working under the strategic direction of the Head of Governance and Association and the Association Team Lead, this role will help strengthen the processes, data and systems that support MSFers to join, participate and remain connected to the MSF UK Association.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Citizens Advice Stevenage is an ambitious and innovative member of the Citizens Advice network. We have expanded our services and offering to meet the increased demand in the area, doubling in size over the last few years.
As a positive subsequence, we are looking for a Head of Finance & Business Support, who will become a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing the financial stewardship of Citizens Advice Stevenage. To lead on financial governance, business support operations, and compliance, ensuring the organization operates sustainably and meets all legal and regulatory obligations. The role is pivotal in safeguarding the charity's financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and enabling effective service delivery.
Financial Leadership
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Prepare, review, and present draft and final budgets for approval by the board, ensuring timely submission of financial information to the CEO and Trustee Board.
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Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards, including variance analysis and annual balance sheets, ensuring timely submission of financial information to the CEO and Trustee Board.
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Manage the reserves policy, ensuring regular review and alignment with operational needs and financial risks.
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Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring integration into the organization’s risk register and adherence to appropriate mitigations.
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Ensure that the day-to-day finance and back-office function is high performing and compliant, safeguarding effective and efficient financial management processes.
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To co-ordinate the proactive and timely dissemination of high-quality financial information to services, the CEO, and Board such as annual budgets, monthly management accounts, cash flow analysis, financial forecasting and monthly business performance figures.
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To ensure that the organisation has in place, robust and compliant financial systems and procedures; and that these are complied with by all budget holders, ensuring that any oversights are fully investigated and reported upwards as necessary.
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To lead on the preparation of statutory accounts, provide year end accounts, provide appropriate support and assistance to the organisation’s auditors and delivery of recommendations arising from the Audit process.
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To ensure that all statutory returns are complete in a timely and effective manner, including those in relation to VAT, PAYE, NIC and SSP, and that appropriate compliance dates are met for the Charities Commission and Companies House.
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Oversee the transactions, activities and processes of the external payroll provider.
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To monitor and advise on current and future tax legislation, with a view to optimisation.
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To support service managers in the preparation of bids and contract negotiations and provide financial activity analysis and reports in line with specific project reporting requirements.
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To monitor, report and make recommendations regarding the Investment and Reserves Policy to the Board.
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To oversee the payroll function to ensure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner.
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To monitor and control creditors and debtors, ensuring invoices are paid on time and the risk of bad debts is minimised.
Compliance and Risk Management
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Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks, including the Charity Commission, Companies House, FCA, ICO, and other relevant bodies.
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Maintain and regularly review financial systems, controls, and policies, ensuring they are effectively implemented and aligned with legal requirements.
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Conduct due diligence for pension, redundancy, and other liabilities, ensuring plans are in place for management and mitigation.
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Support the trustee board in understanding risks related to projects and contracts, providing assurance of compliance with funders’ requirements.
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To lead on the Risk Management process, advising the CEO and managers on risk matters, and reviewing the risk register on a regular basis, reporting to the Board of Trustees.
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To check, amend and monitor the Financial Procedures Manual; reporting material breaches to the CEO and Board of Trustees, as required/in-line with governance.
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Working with the senior leadership team monitoring and updating Insurance matters as required, reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Business Support Operations
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Lead on organisational business continuity planning, ensuring resilience during crises and alignment with the charity's objectives.
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Oversee the development, implementation, and review of key policies, ensuring they reflect legal obligations and organisational values.
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Manage IT systems and cybersecurity measures to protect organisational data and operations, ensuring compliance with standards such as Cyber Essentials.
Strategic Contribution
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Provides proactive strategic financial advice and guidance to the Trustees and wider leadership team, monitoring and reporting on the financial performance against agreed targets, identified risks and key performance indicators.
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Provide financial and operational insights to inform strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial accountability across the organisation.
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Funding strategy: Support the CEO and board to regularly review the sustainability of its income sources and their impact on achieving charitable purposes in the short, medium and longer term.
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Work with the CEO and Head of Impact and Development to prepare the funding strategy that should go beyond immediate budgetary considerations and look at the wider funding landscape. The organisation needs to understand potential emerging opportunities and the organisation's readiness to pursue them.
Team and Stakeholder Engagement
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Build and maintain effective relationships with trustees, funders, regulators, and key stakeholders, to ensure that Citizens Advice Stevenage meets its financial, regulatory and legal obligations.
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Provide leadership and support to finance and business support teams, ensuring professional development and effective performance management.
People management and development
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Develop and implement a culture of continuous learning that will equip and develop people to deliver outstanding delivery. Responsibility for the training and development plan for the Finance and Business Support ensuring it is in effective operation including maintaining records of training needs identified and training attended.
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Working with the rest of the leadership team ensure the organisation delivers a fair, inclusive, equitable and transparent employee and volunteer experience, taking account of our EDI aims and in line with employment law and the Equality Act 2010.
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Ensure Open and timely communication that provides information about the organisation and context for decisions that are made, helps to build trust and confidence and earn legitimacy.
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Ensure the effective performance management and development of staff through regular supervision sessions, appraisals and learning and development.
Person Specification
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ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified, CPE up to date.
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Strong financial management experience at a similar level within the charity/not for profit sector
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A proven track record of leading, developing and inspiring small teams
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Experience of strategic business & financial planning, forecasting and budget management.
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Sound experience of producing month-end management accounts and audited year-end financial accounts
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Experience of managing and using financial systems
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A working knowledge of relevant legislation (regulatory, legal and financial) in the context of a charitable organisation
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Experience of managing change and change programmes
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A track record of initiating, leading and managing associated risks
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Strong influencing, negotiating and collaborative working skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely in writing or verbally
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Confident IT skills; confident using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
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Experience designing and introducing new financial processes, procedures and reports
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Working knowledge of QuickBooks software [advantageous]
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Experience working with a Board of Trustees [advantageous]
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Understanding of Charity Commission and Companies House reporting requirements
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Project and/or professional services experience
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Understanding of Charity Law
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Experience of working in the not-for-profit sector
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Understanding and experience using the Charity Governance Code
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Experience in working with Charity SORP
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Legal experience – as so far as they can scrutinise and review basic contracts and their revenue recognition requirements and VAT implications
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Strategic and forecasting experience
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement addressing each point in the Job Description, use examples and evidence to demonstrate how you meet the criteria.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you have any requirements (e.g. for attending an interview) please note these clearly on in your letter.
Interview Process:
We are currently accepting applications for this role, and the position will remain open until we have appointed the right candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at any time once a suitable appointment has been made. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
To help people solve their problems by providing options.
World Physiotherapy (formerly known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy) is the sole international organisation for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 128 national/country member organisations. Founded 1951, World Physiotherapy is a registered charitable incorporated organisation in England and Wales (number: 1207425). We have been in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1956 and we are committed to advancing the science, standards and practice of physiotherapy and promoting the important contribution of the physiotherapy profession globally in improving health and wellbeing through policy advocacy, education and training, leadership development, health systems and capacity strengthening, research, standard-setting, quality assurance and accreditation.
World Physiotherapy is also a member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA), a WHO global network of stakeholders whose mission is to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative through advocacy activities. It focuses on promoting rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”). Further information about World Physiotherapy can be found on our website.
Consultant opportunity: developing our long-term vision and strategy
Now in its 75th anniversary year, World Physiotherapy is seeking an experienced consultant(s) to co-ordinate the development of its Physio 2040 long-term aspirational vision and a five-year strategic plan (2027-32) that operationalises it.
This is a two-part but interlinked assignment. Working closely with World Physiotherapy’s member organisations, global leadership, key stakeholders and staff, the successful consultant(s) will deliver an inclusive, evidence-based horizon-scanning and strategy development process, ensuring that our 2040 vision statement and strategic plan are completed ahead of the World Physiotherapy Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico in May 2027.
We are looking for a consultant or team of consultants who can:
- Coordinate and deliver the agreed vision and strategy development process, managing timelines, governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery milestones to ensure that both are completed on time and within budget.
- Facilitate workshops and engagement activities, develop the new strategic framework, support the approval process and help translate our new strategy into organisational priorities and work plans with appropriate reporting, monitoring, evaluation and learning embedded.
Budget
The total budget available for this evaluation is £20k, including all expenses and exclusive of all taxes. All agreed activities and outputs must be delivered within this budget.
Further details regarding the payment schedule can be found in the World Physiotherapy - Request for Proposals Brief (below).
How to apply
Suitably qualified and experienced consultants interested in submitting a proposal should:
- Review and consider the World Physiotherapy – Request for Proposals Brief (below).
- Submit/ upload their proposal, fee/ pricing schedule and any supporting documentation, such as CVs and reference letters in the required format (submission link is included in the brief)
- The deadline for proposals is on Monday 21 September 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.


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Are you excited by the potential of digital technology and data to make a real difference in people's lives?
Community Action Redbridge is looking for a creative, forward-thinking Digital Innovation and Development Manager to lead the next stage of our digital journey and help shape how technology supports communities across one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Redbridge is home to vibrant communities and a dynamic voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. We want to harness the power of digital technology and data to strengthen communities, support local VCSE organisations and help create a fairer Redbridge.
Working across the organisation, you'll lead the implementation of our ambitious Digital Innovation and Development Strategy. You'll help create more consistent and effective systems that reduce duplication, improve collaboration and enable our team to focus on what matters most: supporting our communities and member organisations. You'll champion a data-driven culture, helping us turn information into insight, better understand our impact, and make informed decisions that respond to emerging needs.
You'll play a key role in building digital confidence across the organisation, empowering staff to embrace new technologies, develop their skills and use digital tools effectively in their everyday work. Beyond Community Action Redbridge, you'll work directly with local charities and community groups to strengthen their digital capacity, improve access to data and insight, and foster stronger connections across Redbridge's VCSE sector.
If you're excited by the power of digital technology to connect people, improve services and create lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About Community Action Redbridge
Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Our work supports the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices and working collaboratively to create social change. We do this by:
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Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with tools and support to grow and thrive.
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Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation.
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Bringing people and organisations from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses together to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge
We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days’ annual leave (including the festive closure period) plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, and a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each):
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Describe a digital transformation, systems improvement or innovation project that you have led. What was the challenge, what approach did you take, and what impact did it have on the organisation, team or service users?
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Tell us about a time when your work improved data collection, analysis or insight within an organisation. How did your work help others make better decisions or improve outcomes?
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Describe a time when you helped individuals or teams adopt new systems, processes or ways of working. What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them?
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Why do you want to join Community Action Redbridge, and how do your values, skills and experience equip you to help us use digital technology to strengthen communities and create positive social change?
Please apply directly through the CharityJob website by midnight on Monday 28th September 2026.
First-stage interviews will take place online on Tuesday 6th October 2026.
Candidates successfully shortlisted from the first stage will be invited to attend a second-stage interview in person, which is expected to take place on Tuesday 13th October 2026.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please email us directly to arrange a suitable time.
Our mission is to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.


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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Strategic Asset Management
The Opportunity
Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Moat Homes on the appointment of a Director of Strategic Asset Management.
This is a high-profile strategic leadership position, responsible for shaping and delivering Moat's long-term approach to asset management, investment, sustainability and planned works across its property portfolio.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Existing Homes, you will provide expert leadership across strategic asset management, ensuring Moat's homes are fit for the future, meet regulatory and quality requirements, deliver value for money and ultimately provide excellent outcomes for customers.
This is an opportunity for an established senior housing professional to play a central role in determining how Moat invests in, manages and optimises its assets over the short, medium and long term.
Your Role
As Director of Strategic Asset Management, you will lead the development and delivery of Moat's asset strategies and investment plans across three key horizons:
- 30-year long-term asset strategy
- 10-15 year medium-term investment planning
- 1-5 year short-term delivery programmes
You will ensure these strategies are aligned with Moat's wider Existing Homes strategy and organisational objectives, while ensuring the portfolio is positioned to meet future housing quality, building safety, sustainability and customer requirements.
You will provide visible leadership across the Strategic Asset Management team, creating a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Asset Management & Investment
- Lead the development and implementation of Moat's asset management strategies and investment plans.
- Drive asset optimisation and portfolio modelling to ensure investment decisions are based on robust data and intelligence.
- Develop property investment proposals and stock rationalisation options for consideration by the Investment Committee and Board.
- Oversee the management and investment strategy for non-domestic assets.
- Ensure investment programmes are coordinated, deliverable and aligned with Moat's strategic priorities.
- Lead the development of strategies that ensure homes meet Decent Homes, building safety and net zero / MEES requirements.
Major Works, Planned Investment & Sustainability
- Oversee the delivery of major works and stock improvement programmes.
- Provide strategic leadership for retrofit and sustainability programmes.
- Ensure annual investment programmes are delivered effectively against agreed budgets, timescales and KPIs.
- Work collaboratively with investment, major works, responsive maintenance and compliance teams to ensure programmes are coordinated.
- Ensure customer insight and engagement are embedded into programme design and delivery.
Commercial & Financial Leadership
- Lead the strategic approach to procurement for major works and investment programmes, working closely with Procurement and the Executive Director of Existing Homes.
- Challenge existing approaches to contract and programme delivery to drive improved performance and value for money.
- Embed strong commercial approaches to contract management and cost control.
- Take overall responsibility for financial management and cost control across investment and compliance budgets.
- Work closely with Finance and Insight on performance analysis, budgetary controls and financial reporting.
- Identify and pursue relevant grant opportunities to maximise Moat's investment capacity.
Data, Performance & Assurance
- Ensure Moat's asset management databases are accurate, current and reflective of the condition of its property portfolio.
- Lead programmes of data collection and improvement to ensure the organisation has reliable and actionable asset intelligence.
- Oversee relevant regulatory and external data returns.
- Develop and monitor KPIs, with a particular focus on areas of customer and business risk.