Chief Operating Officer Jobs in TW15 3RE

Are you looking for a flexible role in a position that can really make a difference? If so, maybe you could be our next Finance Manager.

Possability People is a pan-impairment disability charity based in Brighton. We work with people with a number of health conditions, including mental health, as well as older people. We support people through a number of services and projects with a passionate and dedicated staff team. We empower and enable those we work with to live the lives they choose.

The Finance Manager is a key member of our team. You will be responsible for the accounting and financial management of the charity and its trading company. You will be responsible for reporting on the financial performance to Trustee Board and the Finance Sub-Committee.

In liaison with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead on agreeing departmental and overall budgets. You will be responsible with the CEO for ensuring a high quality and effective working of the charity including compliance with all its financial policies and statutory requirements.

This role can be worked flexibly; at home, hybrid, or in our office in Kemp Town Brighton, and on the days and times that suit you, whether that’s mornings, afternoons, or even evenings.

Part time post 18 hours per week, 0.51 full-time equivalent FTE)

Salary £40,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Closing Date: Friday 10 January at 9am

Interview: To be confirmed, but likely Thursday 16 January

TO APPLY please visit our website.

Volunteer Opportunities also exist in various areas in the organisation. It would be great to hear from you.

We actively encourage applications from disabled people in accordance with a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview if you demonstrate you meet the essential criteria and have let us know you’re a disabled person.

Registered Charity No. 1114435, Company Ltd. By Guarantee No: 05706441

Salary  £52,832-£70,442 (Pro-rated if part-time)

Hours  This permanent position is offered as a full time 37.5 hours/week or 0.8 FTE part-time role.

Are you a strong leader with a passion for the environment?

The South East Rivers Trust is recruiting a new position of Chief Operating Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the operations of an ambitious rivers trust on a rapid growth trajectory. 

The Role

Are you a strong leader and collaborator looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role that will make a positive and lasting difference to rivers and the aquatic environment in the south east of England?

You will lead the core operational teams and functions of the Trust and your appointment will implement a new structure for our organisation. For the first time, all central operations will sit in one team (c.17 people), including HR, finance, health and safety, project and programme management as well as our Restoring Rivers and Catchments team which implements high quality practical river and catchment enhancement work on the ground.

You will be part of the Executive and Leadership Team supporting the good governance of the Trust and working closely with the Board of Trustees. You will implement our recently launched 3 year plan and shape the long-term future of the Trust. If you are a strong leader excited by change and enjoy inspiring those around you, we would love to hear from you.

About us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For further details and to apply, click on the 'Apply via website' button. The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.

If you would like to discuss the position please email with your enquiry and we will arrange to call you back.

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with the Florence Nightingale Foundation to recruit for their new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role oversees key areas, including Finance, fundraising, Digital and HR.

You will have held broad senior finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don't have to be financially qualified, you will need strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively.

Day to day duties include:

• Oversee the development and monitoring of the financial strategy for the organisation
• Maintain and review polices and processes to ensure good financial controls are in place
• Lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective procurement systems and procedures
• Lead on the annual audit in accordance with current practice (SORP)
• Provide leadership around income generation, making sure that this is located within the strategic framework
• Provide leadership and direction for Marketing and Communications
• Provide strategic leadership in overseeing digital initiatives
• Alongside the Head of Operations develop, communicate and implement the People and Culture Strategy

Essentials:

• Experience within senior finance & operations roles
• Ability to establish strong relationships both internally and externally
• Experience overseeing financial risk and governance

Salary range is £80,000 - £89,000 (Depending on experience) + Excellent benefits including employer pension contributions between 7.5% and 10%.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Chief Executive – Providence House
Location: Battersea, London
Salary: £40,000 per annum + 5% pension contribution
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you a passionate and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of a thriving youth and community charity? Providence House, a Christian charity with over 60 years’ experience of serving the communities of Battersea, south London, is looking for an inspiring Chief Executive to lead its mission to empower local children, young people and families.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A personal Christian faith, aligned with our mission and values.
• Proven leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• A track record in strategic leadership, operational management and income generation.
• Exceptional relational and communication skills to collaborate with our team, Trustees, funders, partners and the wider community.

This is an opportunity to bring your vision, expertise and faith to a role where you’ll make a real  difference.

For the Job Application Pack, visit our website (google us). 

Do contact Ian Smith, Chair of Trustees for an informal chat about this role (his email is in the Job Application Pack.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday, 13th January 2025

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client as they look to appoint a COO to their team to develop and strengthen their internal operational capacity and support the organisation as it continues to grow following the recent celebration of its 50th anniversary. This position is offered on 2-year fixed term contract. The role is a full-time hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days working in the London office a week.

The organisation's listening service caters to all LGBTQIA+ communities in the UK. This is a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, and emotional well-being. Handling over 17,000 conversations each year, their services continue to be in high demand, with their network of volunteers offering a vital service to people across the country in times of need, but also providing incredible insights into the issues that impact the LGBTQIA+ community the most.

Having been largely volunteer-resourced for most of its history, our client has recognised that the charity has outgrown the ability to remain entirely volunteer-led and has sponsored a cultural shift within the organisation. Since 2021 they have been on a journey to establish a staff team and are now looking to introduce this new role as they grow throughout 2024 to a team of 11.

The COO will join the Senior Leadership Team and will drive the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategy and operational plan to support longer-term evolution and growth of the organisation and its services. This will involve focus on the organisations IT and technical infrastructure with oversight on other business and governance functions. You will review key areas of the organisations operations and identify the best ways to manage in-house and outsourced functions to ensure operations are smooth, effective, and sustainable.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and hands-on leader professional with board experience of a wide remit of functions including IT, Finance, HR, and Facilities. You will have strong project management skills with a track record of successfully driving small to medium sized projects and co-ordinate teams of people to deliver activity. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and bring people along with new ideas and initiatives.

Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. The charity recognise that they are currently underrepresented within the organisation from black and people of colour communities and actively encourage applicants from this group. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please reach out to Matt Till.

Cardiomyopathy UK is for anyone whose life is impacted by the heart muscle disease, cardiomyopathy. We work to save and improve the lives of people with the condition, and their loved ones, throughout the UK because we believe that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy should live a long and fulfilling life.

We bring together people with cardiomyopathy, their loved ones, medical experts, researchers, professional staff and other stakeholders to ensures we have the insight, lived experience, clinical knowledge and skills we need to make a real and lasting difference to people's lives.

We provide support and information so that nobody has to face cardiomyopathy alone. We fight for better access to treatment so more people get the help they need, we shape research so that it truly addresses the needs of our community and we raise awareness so more people seek help sooner and fewer people are at risk.

We are now seeking our next CEO to build on our strong position and enable us to do even more for our community. It is a great time to be joining the charity. We have a strategy in place, a strong reputation, and financial stability. Our new CEO will have the time they need to find their feet and work with staff, trustees and volunteers to develop plans and identify new ways in which we can support people affected by cardiomyopathy.

Our next CEO will be a strong leader, confident spokesperson, and powerful ambassador, who is able to develop successful partnerships and influence stakeholders to ensure the future growth and development of the charity. They will need to be commercially astute with proven expertise in driving financial sustainability and effective fundraising, and have the desire to foster a positive and caring culture.

Above all, our new CEO will share our passion for improving the lives of those living with cardiomyopathy and their families by making a positive difference. If you feel you have the passion, ambition, enthusiasm, and leadership skills we are looking for, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please download our Appointment Brief for more information and details on how to apply

Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for an individual with passion, energy and the ability to collaborate to springboard BAUS upwards and onwards for the next phase of its evolution. 

This is an immensely rewarding role, which would perfectly suit a person of vision, positivity and proven delivery.

Salary: £80-£85K

Location: Central London/Hybrid - (at least 2 days to be spent in the office per week)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Fantastic pension scheme with a minimum 16% employer contribution.

Closing Date: 13 January 2025

About the Role

Our longstanding CEO, Anne Bishop, is leaving BAUS after a highly successful 18 years, which has seen BAUS grow and develop, going from strength to strength, and we are now seeking a new CEO to guide the organisation into its next chapter. With a proud history of advancing urological care and supporting our members, BAUS is poised for growth and innovation.

You will be working with a skilled and talented team, consisting of 10 dedicated staff members, many of whom have been part of BAUS success for a number of years.

About You

We are looking for:

• Experience in managing the leadership function in a similar sized organisation or in a senior leadership role in a larger organisation (experience in the not for profit sector, health sector or of managing a membership organisation is ideal)

• Experience in developing and delivering strategic plans to drive both internal and external operational engagement

• Experience in leading organisational, functional and budgetary initiatives, ideally in healthcare, charity or membership organisations

• A strong understanding of governance, with experience working alongside a Board

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

This is an opportunity to lead a longstanding and respected charity at an exciting time in its journey.

About Us

Join a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. Supporting circa 2,500 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research.

How to apply

Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role.

Apply via the Hireful app using the button below to submit your CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following (max 2 pages):

1. Why are you interested in the CEO role, and why BAUS?

2. How can you contribute to BAUS in this role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification.

Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can make the application process work for you.

Please download and read the Candidate Pack before making your application.

The closing date for applications is Mon 13th January 2025, and interviews with Eastside People will take place the week after. Interviews with BAUS will take place on Friday 7th February.

Please note, that we understand AI can be a helpful tool, but please use it with caution and ensure your application is personalised and accurate.

You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager to join our Leadership team, supporting the charity’s strategic growth to help reach more families and make a meaningful impact to their lives.

Cherry Trees is a highly regarded local charity in East Clandon, near Guildford, Surrey, that offers Outstanding specialist respite for children with complex disabilities. We are a lifeline for many families, playing a vital role in helping them stay together by providing Outstanding specialist care. This gives children the best opportunities in life and allows their families to have a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.

The successful candidate will ideally have Care or Education experience and charity knowledge, and considerable skills with people management, project management, and large budget oversight. We are fully committed to safeguarding our vulnerable children and adults and as such our recruitment process will follow Safer Recruitment guidelines and the successful applicant will require a DBS.

Can you lead Friends of the Earth in our mission to achieve climate justice?

We are seeking to appoint an Executive Director to lead Friends of the Earth (England, Wales & Northern Ireland) at a crucial domestic and international moment for climate, environmental and social justice.

You will motivate, inspire and build the capacity of a growing and diverse network of people coming together to transform our environment into one which is flourishing, sustainable, and socially just.

You will do this as a passionate and effective advocate for an environment that’s getting better, a safer climate, abundant nature, healthy air, water and food. We work from the grassroots to the global in communities throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland to playing our part in the international network of our sister organisations around the world.

We are looking for someone with established credibility and standing within the environmental and/or social justice sectors, someone able to inspire our activists, staff and allies, and to attract funding and resources to enable our vital work; someone with outstanding strategic vision and organisational leadership as well as a collaborative approach to build and deliver transformative work internally and externally.

With exceptional communication and relationship skills and an empathetic approach, you will inspire and lead our engagement across the political landscape and engage with a widening range of communities. Fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, including our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organization, you will be key to our work in pursuit of a just and sustainable world for all.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 2nd JANUARY 2025 (AT 23.59)

For more information please read the information pack.

HOW TO APPLY AND KEY DATES

Please apply by sending a curriculum vitae, supporting statement and Equality & Diversity form to our recruitment team, details in the Information Pack.

Your supporting statement should be no more than 2 pages of A4 and address the key requirements of the person specification with relevant examples of your experience and outline why you are interested in the post.  Please state if you wish to be considered under Disability Confident.

To ease administration, please combine into a single Word document. Please do not use PDF format.

We are undertaking direct recruitment via this process. Additionally, Oxford HR are assisting us via an executive search process. If you are engaged with that, please continue to route your application via them. All applications will be reviewed jointly.

Key dates: 

Closing date: Thursday 2nd January 2025 (at 23:59)

First stage

1st Interviews:  Wednesday 15th/ Thursday 16th January 2025 (online via Teams meeting) 

Second stage

Meetings with key stakeholders: Wednesday 22nd/ Thursday 23rd January 2025 (online via Teams meetings) This will include meetings with representatives of our Boards, management, staff, Nations and the recognised union (Unite).

2nd Interviews: Wednesday 29th/ Thursday 30th January 2025 (in person at our London office)                                     

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Who We’re Looking For and why join us

At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move. 

With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.

This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.

Role Overview: 

The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

   • Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.

   • Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.

2. Strategic Planning

   • Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.

   • Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.

3. Lead the Management Team

   • Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.

   • Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.

   • Embed and promote robust accountability.

4. Governance

   • Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.

   • Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.

6. HR Oversight & Staff Development

   • Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.

   • Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.

7. Fundraising & Financial Oversight

   • Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.

   • Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.

8. External Representation & Advocacy

   • Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.

   • Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

   • Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices. 

   • Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.

• Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.

• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.

• Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.

• Be responsive

• Culturally sensitive

• Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.

• A dynamic and innovative self-starter.

• Be highly organised.

• Be an active listener and a progressive leader.

• Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.

• Fluent in English.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.

• A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.

• Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.

• Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.

• Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.

• Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.

The HR Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of all people services at TASO, helping to make our organisation an outstanding place to work. This role supports projects, activities, and administration across the full employee life cycle at TASO—from attraction and recruitment to development and retention.

This newly created role reflects the ongoing growth of our organisation and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on our processes, systems, and culture. You will report to our Chief Operating Officer, who will work closely with you to identify needs, set strategic direction, shape policy, and serve as a first point of escalation for any complex issues.

The HR Officer role is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to achieve real impact in a growing organisation. Besides coordinating our HR projects and programmes, you will have a chance to work in a small and friendly team of people who are genuinely committed to the charity’s mission. Other benefits include: 

Why work for TASO?

• Annual Holiday – 27 days per year, plus public/bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. 
• Pension Scheme – TASO will contribute 8% to your pension.
• Flexible working – We are committed to flexible working where possible, with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00. 
• Hybrid working – Currently, a two-day requirement to work from our London office. 
• Team days – Regular team days in the office and team building days.
• Training and Development – Systematic performance reviews, personalised learning and development objectives and access to a training and development fund plus team training days. 
• Volunteering – One day a year off to volunteer for an organisation of your choice. 
• Wellbeing – Free Employee assistance programme which offers webinars, courses and counselling sessions. A yearly personal wellbeing budget.
• Sick Pay Scheme – 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay after probation has been passed. 
• Staff Discounts – Discounts are available via Perks At Work from a wide range of retailers for shopping, dining, experiences, car maintenance, study, etc.

Initial terms and conditions of appointment

• £21,830 per annum (£36,383 FT equivalent) 
• Location: Central London. This post will be hybrid with the expectation that the post holder will be in the office one day a week in addition to attending the monthly all staff day. 
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Permanent. Part-time (3 days a week / 21 hours per week). Can be worked flexibly (eg, in half days).

The club is a high impact, longstanding community-based youth organisation based in West London, currently operating out of seven sites.

Whilst offering traditional youth work activities, we are increasingly focused on educational opportunity and addressing violence and gang culture.  We work with young people who are on the periphery of gangs and criminality, who are at high risk of being groomed and exploited. We also support children who struggle to stay in the classroom to continue in their education. We allow young people to make mistakes, learn and move forward.

The club has implemented a recent operational review, investing in people, programmes, governance and operating structures, that have enhanced our capacity to deliver effectively.

We are establishing a track record of delivering complex, innovative and difficult programmes, to young people, who are often underserved and misunderstood. We believe in second chances.

Chief Executive Officer
Salary circa £70,000
Full time
Hybrid (4 days per week in West London office)  

As the CEO, you will be responsible for helping to deliver life-changing services and activities to support more than 300 young people each year.  You will need to work closely with a highly regarded existing senior leadership team, who have been responsible for developing and delivering our programming and come with a deep knowledge of our community. You will play a pivotal role in the overall leadership and management of the organisation,  and will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of the club. Your focus will encompass key areas including: Strategy, HR and Personnel Management, Policy and Governance Implementation, Key Stakeholder Management, Board Communication, Leadership Team Management, and Operations. We also developing further fund-raising strategies, as we approach our 150th anniversary, to enhance our current programming and facilities.

We are seeking candidates with the following:

• Previous experience leading a similar organisation
• Experience overseeing and embedding the operational functions of a similar sized organisation, to ensure robust delivery and regulatory compliance. 
• Strong HR experience and expertise
• Strong communication skills
• Capacity to support our fund-raising team.

Experience working with young people, and/or in a frontline service delivery organisation, working with stakeholders including local authorities, social services, and other agencies, is desirable, but not essential.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Sunday 12th January (midnight) 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 20th January 2025
Interviews with organisation: 4th or 5th February 2025

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV in the first instance via the Prospectus website.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jane Ray or Sam Bayett at Prospectus.

The purpose of your role

We are looking for a personal assistant with some previous experience, who is keen to support Police Now’s mission of community transformation and culture change in policing, and to undertake a meaningful role supporting the executive leadership team in a busy, agile and ambitious organisation. 

Police Now’s executive leadership team currently includes the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Programmes Director. Together, the Executive is responsible for the organisation’s overall health and success and is accountable to the board of trustees. 

This role will work both independently and collaboratively to ensure that the executive team works efficiently and effectively. This will primarily be achieved via swift and thoughtful diary management, meeting support (for example, taking minutes of formal meetings and actions from informal ones), management of email inboxes, drafting and responding to correspondence, and similar administrative and support duties. Over time, there are opportunities to develop and add additional activities and responsibilities to the role. 

Absolute discretion and trust is critical, as is strong and confident communication with a diverse range of people. You will need to be intrinsically motivated, trustworthy and prepared to take on exciting and varied challenges within Police Now.

Key responsibilities

• Board and board committee governance: be a point of contact for trustees, partners and other external stakeholders and plan and coordinate board meetings, sub-committees, and the senior leadership team meetings. This includes ensuring papers are circulated in advance, meeting room bookings, attending meetings and producing timely, concise and accurate minutes and actions. You will work with the Company Secretary to update our records on Companies House and the Charities Commission to ensure that Police Now is always compliant as well as manage and maintain databases and systems relating to governance.
• Executive team diary management: support the executive team with day-to-day diary management to help ensure that they are effectively utilising their time in the most impactful ways. This includes arranging and coordinating meetings, booking rooms in our London office, arranging travel and accommodation when required and in some cases, sourcing an external venue while being cost effective, all while ensuring that digital infrastructure is available to support hybrid working. 
• Financial processing: you will process invoices relating to the executive through our financial system and reconcile the executive teams monthly credit card statements and personal expenses in a timely manner as well as occasionally process expenses for trustees and committee members.
• Project support: assist and support the Executive team and Strategy, Stakeholders and Governance Manager as needed with strategic projects and other ad hoc tasks as required.
• Inbox management: manage the general enquiries inbox and some individual executive inboxes to effectively direct queries and escalate risks as appropriate.

Key Requirements 

• We are looking for someone with a good grounding as a personal assistant or with significant relevant experience within an administrative role. 
• An ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion; a track record of integrity and good judgement. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work at real pace, manage a varied workload, work to short deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build positive relationships and trust with stakeholders, including staff and external partners.
• Excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to select the most important information to note or share during meetings.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly minute writing, report writing and correspondence.
• Good initiative, able to proactively suggest ways to streamline or improve processes to enhance efficiency.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; can proactively anticipate, respond and adapt to situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), particularly report writing and slide packs; experience in Salesforce or CRM systems is an advantage but not essential. 
• A real passion for our mission and values. 
• Ability to attend the office for a minimum of three days per week (this may change depending on business needs) as well as national travel as and when required. 
   

What you'll get from us

• A bright, airy and modern office in Zone 1
• Competitive salary of £36,000 - £43,000, per annum (dependent on experience and inclusive of London weighting)
• Flexible working
• 27 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays 
• A range of hospitality discounts
• Sanctus coaching (private mental health coaching for the workplace)
• Access to the Vitality programme which includes healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and discounts
• Training opportunities for personal development
• Participation in a pension scheme (with 6% employer contributions and 2% employee contributions)

Please note the closing date for this role is Thursday 2nd January at 9am.

Applications will be screened as they are received and invited to interview accordingly. Police Now reserves the right to close the advert prior to the advertised date, early applications are therefore encouraged.

Are you an experienced People leader passionate about driving an organisation forward as an employer of choice? UK Youth is looking for an seasoned Assistant Director of People to co-lead our progressive People strategy and deliver operational excellence that enables our whole team at UK Youth to thrive.

Purpose of the Role

The Interim Assistant Director of People will lead the transformation of the People function and support the COO in overseeing HR operations across the People life cycle. Ensuring compliance with employment laws, strengthening performance and ensuring the delivery of efficient and impactful HR practices. This role will drive strategic and operational improvements, coordinate daily operations, collaborate with departments across the organisation to enhance the People experience, implement a clear action plan to address priorities, and optimise HR systems to enhance data-driven decision-making. Acting as a key advisor to senior leaders and the Board, the postholder will develop the People team while aligning the People function with our strategic goals.

About You

• Demonstrated success in a Head of People/People Experience, Assistant People Director or a Senior HR leadership role, balancing strategic oversight with operational delivery.

• Strong people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, developing and inspiring teams.

• Experience creating high-performing and leading teams through transformation and rebuilding trust.

• Proven expertise in HR systems optimisation, data management, and delivery of key people metrics and reports to support decision-making.

• A track record of advising SLTs and Boards on HR strategy, organisational development, and people priorities.

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the current streamlined People plan and create objectives that align with organisational priorities and goals.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board, providing high-level HR insights and solutions.

• Co-lead the development of the 2025/26 People Plan in partnership with the COO and Senior leadership.

• Lead, coach, and develop the People team (3 members), fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance.

• Ensure clarity of roles, professional growth opportunities, and effective team dynamics.

• Overhaul the Moorepay Natural HR (NHR) system to create workflows, streamline people processes, improve data accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

• Establish key People metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and enhance organisational effectiveness.

• Redesign core HR processes and policies to ensure compliance, user-friendliness, and consistency.

• Address capability gaps in the People team and embed a proactive, service-oriented approach.

• Support managers in resolving complex employee relations issues, building their capabilities in handling HR matters effectively.

• Collaborate with SLT to enhance organisational culture and embed UK Youth’s values into day-to-day operations.

• Lead change management and transformation initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention and job satisfaction.

• Develop and deliver learning and development programmes across the organisation that focus on enhancing soft, technical and leadership skills.

• Develop internal communication frameworks and staff recognition programmes to foster alignment and motivation.

• Champion the organisation’s EDI agenda, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and meaningful progress.

• Use data and evidence to implement impactful EDI initiatives, fostering inclusivity at all levels.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth? 

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

Ready to Make a Difference? 

If you’re a forward-thinking HR leader committed to social impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

UK Youth are offering an initial 6-month fixed term contract for this position, with the potential of extension/permanent contract.

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please check out our website for more information and the job description. Please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied)

• Closing date for applications will be 11:59pm, Friday 3rd January 2025

• Interviews are due to take place Thursday 9th January 2025

• Successful candidates must be available to start w/c 13th January 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.