Charity Trustee Jobs

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

This role will play a critical role in delivering and developing our UK wide Advice and Support service, ensuring it works seamlessly with our outsourced Helpline and delivers real impact for older people in or facing financial hardship. You will also work closely with the Director to inform the future design and delivery of these services. 

You should have experience of leading and managing a similar high volume, multi-channel remote service with demonstratable success in identifying and implementing service improvements. 

You will have a deep understanding of issues affecting older people in financial hardship in the UK and an understanding of how Advice and Support interventions can improve lives.

This role could either be contracted to our London office, or homebased. Regular travel to our London office will be required, regularly if homebased, and a minimum of once a week if contracted to the London office. The ability to travel across the UK, including to Scotland, is also required. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. We also are open to this role being worked on a part-time basis on a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Salary (pro-rata if part-time):

Hybrid working in London (minimum one day per week in the office): £65,678 per annum

Homebased (with regular travel to London): £59,115 per annum

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.   

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend minimum one day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the Careers page on our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS will be required for this role.

Closing Date: Sunday 12 January 2025, 11:59pm

Vacancy Reference Number:

CO/CEOO/UK-R1

Position Title:

Compliance Officer

Reports to:

CEO

Department:

CEO's Office

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

£30,000 - £35,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

24-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 29th December 2024

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

· Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified

· Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.

Role Overview:

This is a new role, providing an opportunity to develop and evolve it. As Compliance Officer, you will be the Charity’s lead and expert on compliance with its external regulatory requirements and internal policies. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing and assuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including UK charity law, financial regulations, GDPR, safeguarding, and anti-money laundering regulations.

You will report directly to the CEO and provide advice and assistance to the Senior Management Team, as well as personnel across the Charity. The role focuses on advising, assisting, and supporting others while maintaining the authority and independence to ensure compliance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust compliance programme that ensures adherence to internal and external policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and sector best practices.
• Work with various departments to maintain and implement compliance assurance across the Charity, ensuring that appropriate and reasonable measures are in place in line with legislative changes and sector best practices.
• Conduct regular audits, compliance reviews, and spot checks to identify risks, evaluate controls, and manage compliance risks, including investigations and reporting findings.
• Act as the main point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and clients, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
• Manage the process of periodic audits as per the compliance framework, identifying actions for remediation and developing action plans to address risks.
• Ensure that policies and processes comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. Keep up-to-date with any legal and regulatory changes affecting the Charity's activities and provide advice and interpretation to Senior Management and relevant staff.
• Maintain and update the compliance register, tracking action points and following up on identified risks.
• Provide compliance training sessions to staff members, ensuring they understand how compliance relates to their roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to senior management, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Board of Trustees (BoT), highlighting key risks, issues, and recommendations for improvement.
• Foster a culture of ethical conduct and compliance within the organisation by promoting best practices.
• Be prepared to assist with additional tasks as required and modify the role as it develops.
• Inform management about charity laws changes. 
• To undertake (/progress towards undertaking) all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods

Work Context

· The post is based in Nottingham and will involve regular travel to overseas partner offices.

· The role requires adaptability to changing priorities, understanding the compliance needs of all parts of the Charity, and ensuring compliance assurance is met across the organisation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend in-house and external training courses, as agreed with the line manager.
• Practise and comply with all current policies and procedures, including GDPR.
• Undertake any reasonable tasks from time to time at the request of the line manager.

Autonomy and Decision Making

· The post holder will be responsible for their workload and outputs, working closely with the CEO. They must retain sufficient independence to report on compliance truthfully.

· The post holder must be able to work autonomously, displaying initiative, flexible thinking, and self-motivation. They must understand the Charity’s business model and ensure all related compliance areas are managed effectively.

Communications

The post holder will regularly engage with people across the organisation, including front-line operations staff, HQ staff, the Senior Management Team, and the CEO.

This Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Qualification:

Graduate, preferably in Project Management, Finance, or Business and Management, ideally with certifications in PRINCE 2, charity governance and compliance. Ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the third sector.

Essential:

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
• Good working knowledge of working in compliance.
• Knowledge of cyber security risks and other information security standards.
• Understanding data protection law, regulation and principles, audit and compliance to internal and regulatory standards.
• Experience liaising with external regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, effective language.

Desirable

• Knowledge of charity sector.
• Fundraising / Governance/ Regulatory Charity Law and compliance.
• Experience in similar type of roles
• Experience in cross-functional roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Deadline for applications is 29th December 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support a new community engagement and investment programme.

We are looking to recruit a part-time (18.75 hours per week) Development Worker (Movement and Physical Activity) on a 3-year fixed-term contract.

You will lead our role in the Place Partner Investment programme in Salford, funded by Sport England (via GM Moving) and working in partnership with Salford Community Leisure. Salford CVS leads on VCSE engagement and investment, while Salford Community Leisure leads on systems change work.

You will engage and build relationships with VCSE organisations in specific areas of Salford in order to understand barriers to physical activity and existing provisions.

Combining this with knowledge already held at Salford CVS and insight from Salford Community Leisure’s system-wide engagement activity, you will design and deliver an investment programme for VCSE organisations that drives increases in movement and physical activity across various Salford communities.

To be successful, you will be able to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds, particularly small charities and community groups.

If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday - rising to 30 days (after five years), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
• A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
• Pension scheme – with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can

Closing date: Noon on Monday 13th January 2025
Interview date: Friday 24th January 2025 

We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.

Chief Executive Officer

Lead with Impact as the new Chief Executive Officer for a leading UK charity that empowers and supports male, non-binary, and trans survivors of sexual violence.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hackney Wick, London (some UK travel required)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week

Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 13 January 2025

About the organisation

The charity exists for men, boys, and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence, they:

Support – through services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA, and groupwork.

Challenge – by raising public awareness and dispelling myths.

Build – by creating networks for better access to help.

About the Role

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership, steer organisational growth, and ensure the charity continues delivering its impactful services. Working with trustees, staff, and service users, you will manage operations, expand partnerships, and develop innovative services.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Delivering organisational strategy, operational plans, and performance targets.
• Leading fundraising efforts, diversifying income streams, and overseeing financial planning.
• Strengthening external relationships, representing the charity at forums, and influencing policy.
• Overseeing high-quality service delivery while driving innovation to meet evolving needs.
• Managing and inspiring a team of 53 dedicated staff members and volunteers.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with a passion for driving social change. You will bring strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Some of the key essential skills and experience include:

• Proven success in leading and developing teams and organisations.
• Strategic and operational planning expertise, including financial management.
• Strong experience in external representation and partnership building.
• A background in securing income and managing stakeholder relationships.
• It would be desirable to possess an understanding of the impacts of sexual violence on men, boys and non-binary people, the barriers to support, and the impact of sexual violence on the wider community.

If you think you have the right skills to be successful in this exciting role please provide an up to date CV along with a cover letter specifying how you meet the role criteria.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The organisation especially encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of the communities served, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and other marginalised groups. Valuing the unique insights from these identities and welcome those with lived experience or strong understanding of the issues our service users face.

They foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Flexible working arrangements are also offered, including job shares, to support candidates with caregiving or other needs.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or have accessibility needs, please let us know.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, Managing Director, Non-Profit Executive, Operations Manager, or Strategic Lead, CEO, Chief Executive, COO, CFO, Operations Director, etc.

If you have any immediate questions about the role, or the recruitment process, please contact the organisation directly.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation, all applications will be processed directly by the organisation.

We're looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Senior Youth Worker to join our amazing team at Peer Power Youth. You'll be responsible for leading, delivering and evaluating young people’s involvement in our creative ‘voice and influence’ projects, where you will co-create and work alongside young people in secure settings and the community. You will also have the chance to lead on a specialist area of work within the team.

You’ll be working alongside Youth Worker colleagues to develop strong, trusted and caring relationships with a cohort of young people, and you will ensure that activities are co-created, creative, safe, inclusive, and develop the skills and expertise of the young people involved. This is an exciting role where you'll be out and about working right alongside young people and colleagues to make real change both on an individual and system level!

Please note applications will open on or around 9th January 2025 - please check back for how to apply!

We're seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced Director of Philanthropy to support the growth of our mission and income. Your work will enable us to equip tens of thousands of Christians across the UK to make a difference in their daily lives.

You'll be responsible for significantly increasing the level of giving through restricted and unrestricted sources, cultivating positive relationships with donors, sponsors, high-net-worth individuals, charities, trusts, and foundations. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and people skills, a strong track record in fundraising, and a passion for our cause. 

You’ll be a proactive, motivational leader, an adept project manager, prayerful, proficient in data analysis, and have outstanding written and verbal communication that appeals to diverse audiences.

The Director of Philanthropy will spearhead LICC’s efforts to substantially grow its voluntary income, driving a transformative fundraising strategy to enable the organisation to broaden the reach and impact of its mission.

Working in close partnership with the CEO, the postholder will oversee all streams of voluntary income, including major gifts, individual donations, and support from trusts and foundations. To that end, the role will involve cultivating and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective donors, identifying new funding opportunities, and preparing compelling funding applications and reports.

As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, the postholder will help develop a culture of philanthropy across the organisation and align fundraising activities with the organisation’s vision and priorities. This role has two direct reports.

We're seeking a dynamic individual who can mobilise Christians to respond to some of the most pressing humanitarian crises in our world today. This is a new role at Medair UK as we look to broaden and strengthen our engagement with churches across the UK. It's an exciting time to join as we have new partnerships with national church networks commencing. 

Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope.

We're looking for someone with a proven track-record of developing and delivering meaningful partnerships with local churches and national networks. You will need to be a relational leader, an effective communicator and a self-starter able to kick-off new initiatives. Ideally you will being first-hand experience of working within a church, a keen understanding of the UK church landscape, and a strong personal network.

This new role presents an opportunity for someone to shape strategy, initiate new activities and be a public voice to this growing network in the UK. You will be a senior and integral part of Medair UK. Through your actions you will inspire churches and Christian audiences to give, pray and even go, working with Medair in our Country Teams. You will enable support for the life-saving work Medair delivers to some of the world’s most vulnerable people by leading our relationships with Churches across the UK.  

The role is being advertised as full time, however we are open to part-time working for the right candidate. We are a hybrid team, based out of our office in Kennington, London, with most of the team being in the office once or twice a week. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK leadership position to be a committed Christian. 

Key Activity Areas  

External Engagement & Relationship Building  

• Lead on our external engagement with churches across the UK, growing the number of churches engaging in the mission of Medair through giving, prayer and awareness raising.

• Develop strategies for raising awareness, creating connections and establishing relationships with an increasing number of new churches with a bias towards those with a younger congregation.

• Collaborate with the Medair UK Director, Trustees and Senior Leadership across Medair in the relationships they hold and can grow.

• Steward relationships with caseload of Churches through effective communication, timely reports and creative touchpoints so that depth of relationship is established with churches that have donated, prayed and engaged with the mission of Medair.

• Work towards an agreed income target each year of churches that are giving towards emergency appeals and contributing unrestricted funds towards our work.

• Deliver Medair’s presence at Christian events including the oversight of volunteers, speakers and staff to maximize our presence at these opportunities.

• Cultivate regular speaking opportunities for yourself and the wider team to deliver in churches, prayer networks and regional gatherings introducing people to the mission of Medair and equipping people to pray for those in crises.

Resource Development & Volunteer Management  

• Strengthen Medair UK’s engagement with churches by developing profile raising resources and ensuring all fundraising appeals are designed and delivered to maximise church take-up.

• Oversee the delivery of our monthly prayer email, and ad-hoc prayer resources, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues in Medair UK and the wider group to commission resources that will engage Christian audiences.

• With the support of the Engagement Support Officer co-ordinate all requests for speakers in churches ensuring that a staff member or alumni, is available and well briefed ahead of time.

• Oversee the management the Medair UK alumni network – developing events, online and in-person, personal touchpoints and communications that will encourage this warm audience to keep enthused about Medair and growing our awareness in there networks.

Church Management  

• Manage the related tasks of the Engagement Support Officer whose role is split with 60% on Trusts and Foundations, and 40% on Churches and Alumni. This is matrix-management as the Engagement Support Officer is line managed by the Grants Manager.

• Oversee the receipting and acknowledgement of all financial support from churches, using creative ways to thank and steward churches and supporters who generously donate.

• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate record of church relationships on our CRM (salesforce), monitoring engagement events, income targets, key contacts and audience growth.

Internal Liaison  

• Liaise with Medair’s Heads of Country Programmes, Country Directors and Communications Officers in order to gather information and data for the purposes of applying and reporting to funders. 

• Foster dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues across Medair International and the Affiliate Offices, readily sharing engagement products, resources and generously collaborating when there are international opportunities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Salford CVS to support our grants and investment programmes.

We are looking to recruit a part-time (30 hours per week) Grants Development Worker on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

You will assist the Grants Manager and Grants Coordinator in the development and delivery of a large grants and investments programme (aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations and schools) in excess of £1.6m per year, largely focused on addressing health inequalities in the city of Salford. The role will be based in both the office and community settings. We currently operate a hybrid working model, which includes office days and working from home.

To be successful, you will be able to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from small community groups to large charities, schools and public-sector commissioners. This will include tailoring information, advice and guidance to the needs of the VCSE sector.

If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!

In return, we offer:

• 28 days’ holiday rising to 30 days (after five years) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Paid sick leave – subject to terms and conditions of service
• A compassionate approach to dependants’ leave and compassionate leave – to help deal with life’s unforeseen circumstances
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution (and 1% mandatory employee contribution)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund via an employer-subsidised scheme (optional and non-contractual)
• RHS family membership (optional and non-contractual)
• Development opportunities – we support and encourage our staff to progress in their careers (including formal training)
• A supportive working culture – we respect and support one another to do the best we can

For further information, please view the Job Pack.

To apply, please return your application form to us via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 8th January 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 23rd January 2024 (in person at Salford CVS offices in Eccles). 

Please note late applications will not be accepted.

Terrence Higgins Trust is looking for a new Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join the team on a permanent basis, our partners at Robertson Bell are leading the search. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV charity, working to end new HIV cases by 2030 and ensure people living with HIV get the support they need.

As the Director of Finance and Corporate Services you will lead, support and develop a diverse team of enabling functions across the organisation, including Finance, People, EEDI, Governance, Estates and IT. You will ensure that these functions work effectively together, across Terrence Higgins Trust to support the delivery of the organisation's strategy and business plan. Your style and approach will exemplify our values of ‘ambitious for change’, ‘working together’ and ‘drawing on diverse lived experiences’.

The organisation:

Terrence Higgins Trust is leading the campaign to end new HIV cases by 2030 and focuses its support services on those experiencing the greatest health inequalities. Founded in 1982 after the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness, THT continues to be at the cutting edge of developments in the epidemic.

The organisation has a £10 million turnover, around 100 staff and over 120 volunteers and is working together to ensure the UK is the first country to stop the onwards transmission of HIV. That is no mean feat. We need the best people to join us in this endeavour. 

The key duties of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services are as follows:

• Lead on the implementation of corporate strategies, with appropriate strands for each enabling function so that they support the strategic and operational objectives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the corporate services of THT at a senior level, representing the expertise, views and considerations of the various areas to the wider senior team.
• Be responsible for, and provide, the financial and governance expertise.
• Support the Chief Executive in all financial matters with the Board of Trustees and provide expert and practical financial input to its meetings.
• With the CEO, be responsible for the management of risk and ensure the charity has an appropriate risk framework.
• Develop strong relationships with THT managers and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a credible and value-adding corporate services.
• Provide strategic guidance on the charity's approach to technology, drawing on external experts as necessary.
• Ensure that the budget, audit and financial reporting cycles and all payment processes are appropriately managed.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a senior finance role and holding financial accountability.
• A relevant professional finance qualification.
• Some knowledge and experience of HR at a management level, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Ability to engage with, and contribute to, strategic decision making.
• Experience of embedding new processes/systems and implementing organisational change.
• Ideally, a background working in the charity sector, although candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The position will officially be based at THT's offices in Islington, although there is potential for the right candidate to be based in Brighton, Glasgow or Cardiff. Opportunities to work from home are on offer for up to three days per week.

The deadline for applications is on Monday 13th January with first stage interviews due to take place in their London offices the week of the 20th January. Applications will be under continuous review before this closing date so please submit your CV to Robertson Bell ASAP to make sure you don't miss out!

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Partnerships to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract to oversee our high performing and high potential Corporate Partnerships team. We are known in the sector for our partnerships with hospitality, retail and for our global partnership with IHG. Our unparalleled expertise and track record fighting hunger and malnutrition makes us a brilliant partner for any company looking to engage customers and staff and further their ESG and CSR goals. This is reflected in our portfolio of long-standing existing partners and retention rates, and the fact we’ve brokered 3 x new multi-year, high value partnerships in the last 6 months alone. 

You would lead a motivated and experienced team split across new business and account management; and join a collaborative and growth-orientated Senior Leadership Team that has overseen record increases in income, supporter numbers and engagement in the past 12 months. As a member of the Disaster’s Emergency Committee we benefit from close collaboration with 14 of the biggest and best charities working on humanitarian disasters, and as one of seven fundraising offices for Action Against Hunger across the world, you would be joining a global movement in the fight against hunger.   

This is your opportunity to get great experience, in a team that’s going places, and to make a life-changing difference to families and communities across the world. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 2-Jan-2025 23:30  Interview Date: 13/01/25 (1st round - virtual); 21/01/25 (2nd round – face to face at our office)

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website.
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Interim Deputy CEO

Our client is an established Charity in Liverpool who offer support and guidance on Neurodiversity, who are looking to support their organisation with an interim role of Deputy CEO.

The Ideal candidate will be able to provide strategic leadership and direction for an established Charity, driving its mission to transform lives through greater understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity. The role will focus on expanding the organisation's influence, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring sustainable growth while maintaining operational excellence through effective delegation and oversight.

Strategic Leadership & External Focus:

• Develop and execute the organisation's strategic vision and long-term growth plans
• Lead high-level advocacy efforts and influence national policy for neurodiversity
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, corporate partners, and major donors
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and thought leader for the foundation
• Leads the Foundation's parliamentary engagement and policy influence through the All-Party Parliamentary Group for neurodiversity.
• Develop innovative approaches to expand the foundation's reach and impact
• Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations
• Drive the foundation's research agenda and thought leadership initiatives

Financial Sustainability & Growth:

• Drive sustainable growth through diversified revenue streams
• Secure high-value corporate partnerships and major donor relationships
• Oversee the development of new funding sources and business opportunities
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability through strategic planning
• Build relationships with philanthropic organisations and grant-funding bodies
• Develop innovative funding models to support organisational growth

Governance & External Relations:

• Work effectively with the Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance
• Maintain and enhance relationships with charity patrons and ambassadors
• Lead external communications and media strategy
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining independence
• Build and maintain relationships with research institutions and academic partners
• Represent the organisation at high-level events and conferences

Brand & Impact:

• Champion the foundation's strength-based approach to neurodiversity
• Drive measurement and evaluation of organisational impact
• Enhance the foundation's reputation and brand positioning
• Foster innovation in program development and service delivery
• Ensure the foundation remains at the forefront of neurodiversity advocacy

Operational Oversight:

• Provide strategic oversight of operational functions through the senior leadership team to Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• Ensure effective systems, technologies and processes are in place to deliver strategic objectives
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators against strategic goals
• Maintain oversight of quality standards and continuous improvement
• Ensure appropriate risk management and compliance frameworks are in place

Leadership & Culture:

• Build and maintain a high-performing senior leadership team (SLT)
• Foster an inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming organisational culture
• Ensure effective delegation and empowerment of the management team
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation
• Maintain oversight of professional development and succession planning
• Champion the foundation's values throughout the organisation

 
Person Specification
 
Essential:

• Proven executive leadership experience with strategic focus
• Track record of building successful external partnerships and relationships
• Strong advocacy and influencing skills at senior government level
• Experience in driving organisational growth and innovation
• Demonstrated ability to secure major funding and partnerships
• Excellence in stakeholder management and public speaking
• Understanding of charity governance and compliance requirements
• Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities

 
Desirable:

• Knowledge of  neurodiversity 
• Experience in policy influence and advocacy
• Understanding of health, education, or social care sectors
• Track record of thought leadership
• Experience working with government and policy makers
• Advanced degree in relevant field

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Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Supporter Experience Officer, to deliver supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support, and increase engagement with Battersea and inspire them to continue, increase or diversify their support.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of planning, implementing and evaluating direct marketing campaigns, with demonstrable knowledge of direct marketing across a range of media channels. They should also have experience of accountability and reporting for results, income and expenditure.

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Our hybrid working model:

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

Diversity and inclusion:

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

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

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

More about us:

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

Closing date: 12th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 27th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 3rd February 2025 (2nd round)

We want to hear about your experience in your own words. Whilst we understand the support AI software can offer, it can also lead to numerous applications reading near identical to each other. To best showcase yourself we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Independent Living Advisor (Direct Payments)
Salary: £26,000
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Place of work: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Contract period: Rolling
Managed by: Direct Payments Lead
Accountable to: Youth and Community Services Manager

The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.

The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is Disabled trustees), 20 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of Disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that Disabled people face.

AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, Independent Living and Advocacy

AoD’s Independent Living Service
The Independent Living Service (Direct Payments) is a new service that will provide support to Direct Payment users within the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The service will enable Disabled people to have genuine choice and control over the way in which they lead their lives. The post-holder will be working alongside disabled people to enable them to have more choice and control over their care and support needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, user-led charity that is dedicated to enabling Disabled people who use social care support to have full choice and control over the way in which they live their lives.

About the Role 
In this role you will be providing essential information, advice and support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will work with Disabled clients to empower them to take control of the support they need by using Direct Payments, employing their own staff and accessing activities or services. You will ensure that individuals have the right information to make informed choices and will help them to set up and manage their chosen support.

You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience of budgeting and recruitment are essential for this role.

Experience of working in social care is not essential as training will be provided, however a “can-do” attitude, a commitment to a person-centred approach and a willingness to learn is a must. Being part of a small team, there is a lot of opportunity for you to develop and learn new skills.

The work is varied and calls upon a wide range of skills, and there is huge job satisfaction in supporting people to achieve greater wellbeing and independence.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and actively encourage people with lived experience of impairment or Disability to apply. Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date: final deadline for receipt of completed applications; 10am Friday 10th January 2025
Interview dates: Week Commencing 20th January 2025, Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.
(Feedback will not be provided to those not shortlisted for interview)

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

You may submit a CV, but only fully completed applications forms that address the person specification will be considered for interview.

No agencies please.

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Services incorporates a range of functions that support the rest of the organisation, working strategically and collaboratively to ensure that Battersea can be here for every dog and cat. 

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Risk Manager, to manage and improve Battersea’s existing enterprise risk management approach at a strategic and operational level. 

To be successful in this role, you will have strong experience of being a risk leader, a comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management, and practical application of risk management across a similarly sized organisation, with significant analytical skills. 

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Our hybrid working model:

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

Diversity and inclusion:

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

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

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

More about us:

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

Closing date: 6th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 13th & 20th January 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.