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Lead a charity changing lives through confidence, opportunity and inclusion
Could you lead a respected charity through an important period of change while continuing to create opportunities for autistic people and people with learning disabilities to thrive?
About Talkback
Talkback is an ambitious autism and learning disability charity supporting people of all ages to build confidence, develop skills, access employment, create meaningful relationships and live fulfilling lives. Every year, our programmes help autistic people and people with learning disabilities overcome barriers, discover their potential and achieve outcomes that matter to them.
We are proud of our person-centred approach, our committed staff team and the positive difference we make across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Following a change in leadership, we are seeking an experienced Interim CEO to provide stability, maintain momentum and help prepare the organisation for its next permanent leader.
Interim CEO role at Talkback
The Interim Chief Executive Officer will lead Talkback through an important phase in our development. This is an opportunity for an experienced, values-driven leader to make a lasting impact by supporting our people, strengthening our organisation and helping shape the foundations for our next chapter.
Working closely with the Board, leadership team and staff, you will provide confident leadership, maintain strong organisational performance and help position Talkback for long-term success. You will strengthen stakeholder relationships, oversee financial sustainability and support the organisation through an important period of change.
This role would suit an experienced senior leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and who can quickly build trust with trustees, staff, funders, commissioners and partners.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, public or social impact sectors.
- Experience of leading organisations through periods of transition, change or organisational development.
- A track record of strengthening organisational performance, culture and sustainability.
- An ability to build trust quickly, listen well and bring people with you through change.
Most importantly, you will believe in Talkback's mission and share our commitment to inclusion, opportunity and empowering people to reach their full potential.
Why join Talkback?
This is an opportunity to lead a well-established charity with:
- A strong reputation and a clear social purpose.
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
- A skilled and committed team of around 70 colleagues.
- Strong relationships with commissioners, partners and local communities.
- The chance to help shape the organisation's future at a pivotal moment.
As Interim CEO, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities while helping shape the future direction of a highly respected organisation.
Safeguarding
Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to apply
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.
Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining Talkback.
Eastside People is supporting Talkback in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter both in Word doc. format.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
- Why are you interested in the interim Chief Executive Officer role at Talkback?
- What recent experience do you have which is relevant for the role?
- Your availability, notice period and any information you would like us to take into account during the recruitment process.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is Monday 14 September, with online shortlisting interviews with Eastside People taking place throughout the advertising period and the week after. Interviews with Talkback will take place on the 21st or 22nd September. The role is due to start at the beginning of October.
Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. We work closely with our clients to recruit inclusively and widen representation in leadership roles.
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We recognise that AI can be a helpful tool, but please use it with care and ensure your application is accurate, personal, and genuinely reflects you. We do not use AI in our sifting or selection process - a human reviews every application!
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We strive to create an inclusive, professional setting. One that steers and challenges mainstream thinking when it comes to disability and autism.
Thank you!
At Just Finance Foundation (JFF), we exist to change how children grow up with money.
In 2025, 135,809 children across 551 primary schools had the opportunity to build essential money skills through our LifeSavers programme. Now we’re entering an exciting period of growth and digital transformation and we’re looking for an experienced Senior Web Developer & Product Lead to help us take the next big step.
The opportunity
You’ll lead the development and launch of a significant new digital platform, taking an established vision and turning it into a high-quality experience for our users.
This is a hands-on development role with genuine product ownership. You’ll write code, solve technical problems and make architecture decisions, while working closely with marketing and programme delivery colleagues to understand user needs, shape priorities and own the product roadmap.
As part of a small charity, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible difference, but you’ll also need to be pragmatic and resourceful. You’ll work within real-world budget and capacity constraints, finding proportionate solutions, making smart trade-offs and focusing resources where they can have the greatest impact.
You’ll also help us build for the future by establishing the technical foundations, documentation and ways of working that enable JFF to confidently own and develop the product beyond this 12-month role.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who combines strong hands-on web development skills with excellent product understanding. You’ll bring:
· Significant experience building and maintaining WordPress websites or digital products.
· Strong front-end skills alongside back-end development experience.
· Experience developing WordPress beyond standard configuration, including custom functionality and integrations.
· Experience with APIs and data flows between digital systems.
· Experience taking a substantial digital product or feature from requirements through to launch.
· Strong product thinking and the ability to balance user value, organisational needs and technical feasibility.
· A good understanding of accessibility, security, performance and maintainable development.
· Comfort using AI-assisted development tools and workflows to support faster, higher-quality delivery, with appropriate judgement around quality, security and maintainability.
· The ability to communicate technical decisions clearly to non-technical colleagues.
Experience with Salesforce integrations, agentic coding tools, analytics, user research or usability testing would be an advantage. Charity or education experience is welcome, but not essential.
You’ll enjoy building things, solving problems and taking ownership. You’ll be pragmatic and resourceful, comfortable making good decisions with limited budgets and capacity, and motivated by the opportunity to see the difference your work can make in a small, purpose-driven charity.
Interested in helping JFF bring meaningful financial education to more children and young people across the UK? Read the full Job Description to find out more about the role.
To apply please submit your CV along with brief answers to the application questions to the email address provided by 11.59 on 13th September 2026.
JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Are you an organised and detailed finance professional looking for a role where your work will make a real difference?
We’re looking for a Finance & Payroll Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of Action for Carers Surrey. This is an opportunity to use your finance skills to help a local charity deliver life-changing support to unpaid carers across Surrey.
As Finance & Payroll Officer, you’ll play a key role in keeping our finance function running smoothly. Working closely with our Head of Finance, you’ll support a range of financial activities including purchase and sales ledger processing, reconciliations, payroll administration and audit preparation. Your work will help ensure the charity remains financially robust and able to provide high-quality support to carers.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounts support role.
A good understanding of purchase ledger processes and basic accounting principles.
Experience using financial systems, ideally Xero or similar, together with strong Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills.
A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills.
The ability to handle confidential financial and personal information with discretion and professionalism.
Why Work with Us?
At Action for Carers Surrey, we’re committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Our benefits reflect our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence, ensuring you feel valued, supported and empowered in both your work and personal life.
Safeguarding Statement
Action for Carers Surrey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
