Contract Executive Jobs in Finsbury Park, Greater London
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established and respected charity, overseeing an interesting, varied and vital portfolio of work. You will have the opportunity to drive strategy forward and have a real impact on the organisation.
St Luke’s helps clergy to flourish in their ministry, to the benefit of their congregations and the wider community. Established in 1892, we have a long and successful track record in caring for Anglican clergy. We are now recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the charity in the next phase of its development.
St Luke’s plays a leading role in developing and piloting ‘preventive’ clergy wellbeing services to reduce stress and isolation and prevent burn-out. We run a range of innovative programmes nationally aimed at helping clergy to address the challenges of ministry, building evidence to advocate for effective ways of enhancing clergy wellbeing and sharing our results through conferences and publications.
Trustees, staff and stakeholders are united behind the strategic vision and direction of St Luke’s and we have a successful fundraising team that is growing our income to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity.
The retirement of our current Chief Executive gives us an opportunity to appoint an outstanding candidate who will lead us through the next phase of growth and increase our impact in transforming the wellbeing of the clergy.
Our ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate will feel passionate about our work and will be committed to ensuring the continued growth and independence of the charity.
You will have a proven track record of success in leadership roles, delivering strategic plans and with experience of financial management and governance in charities.
Contract type: Permanent, part-time, three days per week
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 pa FTE (pro rata)
Location: Hybrid – office in London SW1 and home-working
How to apply
Please review the Application Pack for details on how to apply.
Applications must be received by 12 midday on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
Initial interviews for shortlisted candidates will be on Zoom; final interviews will be held in person on Friday 4 April in London SW1.
We welcome any queries on the role in advance of the closing date.
To play a leading role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Director of Income Generation to join our Senior Leadership Team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for candidates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home but with some travel within England, Wales and Northern Ireland as required.
As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a strategic role in the overall leadership and management of Friends of the Earth. This role has the responsibility of ensuring implementation of an ambitious but achievable income generation strategy. You’ll also be responsible for managing multiple income streams, all contributing to a robust and resilient portfolio of income that enables maximum organisational impact.
We are looking for an empathetic, inspiring and approachable leader with a strong track record of successful, sustainable income generation. You will have experience of strategic thinking and planning and the ability to build collective commitment to a vision. You will also have the ability to analyse the external environment and navigate clear paths for Friends of the Earth using mixture of new ideas and best practice, together with a solid understanding of the wider NGO context with regards to income generation and supporter engagement
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Friends of the Earth Senior Leadership Team and be a key part in delivering our ambitious income generation strategy to support a great campaigning organisation.
For further information please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.
Closing date: Wednesday 19th March 2025 (23:59)
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with regular travel to London once a fortnight.
(London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
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.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.



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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover)
Location: London Metropolitan University Students’ Union, London
Contract: 1 year fixed-term, Full-time (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £56,250
The Board is open to a flexible approach to this appointment. If you would like to discuss what you can offer LMSU, or discuss the role in more details please get in touch with us.
About Us:
London Met Students’ Union is a vibrant, student-led organisation committed to improving the student experience and representing the interests of over 13,000 students. We support students in every aspect of their university journey, from academic advice to social and extracurricular activities. As we move into the first year of our new strategic plan, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team for a maternity cover period.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a talented and experienced professional to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will be responsible for delivering the first year of our new strategy and ensuring that we effectively support and represent our diverse student body. You will oversee all operational activities, lead a dedicated team, and work closely with both the University and external stakeholders to advance the interests of our students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Students' Union.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the staff team, ensuring alignment with the union’s mission, values, and objectives.
- Oversee the development and delivery of key services and student-facing activities.
- Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including London Met University, student groups, and external partners.
- Ensure financial sustainability and governance compliance, working with the Board and senior management.
- Drive student engagement, ensuring that the voice of students is heard and represented at all levels of decision-making.
- Support the President and elected officers in fulfilling their leadership roles.
- Manage the implementation of student campaigns, events, and other initiatives to enrich the student experience.
About You:
We are looking for an individual who can step in and hit the ground running. Ideally, you will have experience in leadership within a student or member-led organisation, as well as a solid understanding of the challenges facing students today. You will be a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for student advocacy.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a Chief Executive or senior leadership role, ideally within a Students' Union or similar not-for-profit organisation.
- Excellent understanding of student issues and the ability to lead with empathy and vision.
- Strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Experience in financial management and operational oversight.
- The ability to represent the Students’ Union in external forums and to advocate for students effectively.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- The chance to lead a passionate and dedicated team.
- Hybrid & Flexible working opportunities.
- Cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free loans & more!
At LMSU, we’re all about inclusivity and value diverse voices that reflect our student community. We’re committed to fair recruitment practices, including anonymous shortlisting to remove unconscious bias from the selection process. Our interview panels are trained in Unconscious Bias to ensure a level playing field for all candidates. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with dependents.
Empowering students to make the most of their time at LMU and transform their lives for the better.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (12 Months Maternity Fixed Term Contract)Reporting to: CEO
- Location: Rainham, Essex
- Hours: 30hrs per week, 4 days per week
- Hybrid working: Minimum of 3 days in the office
- Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (dependent on experience)
We have an exciting new opportunity at CEME for a Personal Assistant for a 12 month fixed-term contract starting in April covering maternity cover.
About Us
Our mission here at CEME is to inspire inclusive business growth, contributing to economic prosperity. Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing.
Our values define how we work and what we do:
• Inspire people to achieve more through learning fast.
• Being inclusive, involving everyone regardless of who they are.
• We are innovative, exploring new thinking that will change the world and how we live.
• Being open and honest, displaying the highest levels of Integrity in all that we do.
About the Role
We’re looking for an efficient and methodical Personal Assistant to support our Chief Executive Officer for a 12-month maternity cover, starting in April. Delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you priorise understanding the CEO’s requirements, priorities, ways of working and use this knowledge to support the CEO to make the best use of their time. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office and you’ll act as the CEO’s right hand including managing their schedule and calendar, coordinating meetings, managing travel, supporting events, managing communications and supporting strategic projects.
About You
You’re an organised and proactive Personal Assistant with experience supporting senior executives at CEO or Board level. You’re great at managing multiple priorities, handling sensitive information with discretion, and keeping things running smoothly. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and problem-solving are key.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong diary and email management
- Excellent communication and minute-taking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in travel arrangements and event coordination
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and managing changing priorities
Qualifications:
- A-levels or equivalent in English and Maths
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Benefits @ CEME:
Our vision is a world where engineering, technology, design, and manufacturing businesses improve life and wellbeing
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Aviva Pension Scheme ; 6.5% employer contribution and 1.5%employee contribution
- Westfield Healthcare £250 contribution towards learning and development
- Volunteer Days; 4x paid days per year to volunteer
- Birthday Off
- Duvet Day; 1x day off per year
- Complimentary Coffee 4pm
- Friday Finish Flexible Working
- Up to 3x social events December Holiday; gifted 3x days off between Xmas and New Year
How to Apply
To apply please provide a supporting statement no longer than 2x A4 pages saying how you meet the selection criteria and your motivations for applying. Provide the names and contact details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the job) along with your current salary and notice period.
Starting Date: TBC April 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.
To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.
Overview of the Chief Executive Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
- Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
- Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
- Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
- Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
- Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
- Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
- An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
- Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025
Paddington Development Trust (PDT) is excited to be recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer.
At PDT, our mission is to empower and support our community in shaping its future, under-pinned by social justice for all. This mission is evident in the wide range of projects we deliver, focusing on four main areas: Community Health and Well-Being, Culture and Heritage, Climate Action, and Skills, Training, and Employment.
The CEO will take the lead within the organisation to ensure the mission remains front and centre, guiding PDT’s approach and activities and ultimately making the mission a reality. They will have a growth mindset to enable them to take forward and develop PDT’s work.
The CEO will be able to work with the experienced Senior Management Team and Deputy Chief Executives, to map out our vision for the future, expand and diversify our funding and income streams, broker new strategic partnerships and build on existing relationships, particularly within Westminster City Council and the new Government.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 p.a.
Location: The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London W2 5ES
Contract: Permanent, full time
Benefits: company pension scheme; cycle to work scheme; travel to work loan scheme
How to apply:
If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button.
For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24th February 2025
PDT is a culturally diverse and inclusive organisation who serve a diverse community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to different ethnicities, faiths, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodivergence, and abilities.
The details associated with this role can be read in the accompanying recruitment pack. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established organisation with a fantastic reputation, positive track record and significant potential for growth.
Positive futures begin with self-belief. Yes Futures empowers young people to believe in themselves and discover their personal potential.




Chief Executive Officer
This is a unique opportunity to join an international children’s charity as its Chief Executive Officer, making a real and lasting transformation in the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Remote (with the role involving occasional travel to Surrey)
Salary: £60,000 - £90,000 (subject to experience)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 13th March, the client reserves the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.
About the role:
This is a crucial position as it will be your responsibility to ensure the growth of the charity, enabling us to support even more children and their families in Darfur, Sudan. You will be an experienced and highly motivated leader overseeing the overall development of the charity, ensuring its continued success in its next phase of the charity’s growth. You will oversee the charity’s budget to ensure the long-term financial sustainability and be responsible for the charity’s fundraising, grants, individuals and our events. You will lead a passionate and dedicated team including working with our volunteers, both in the UK and in the USA and Australia. You will also play a key role in building relationships with donors, potential donors, corporates and other stakeholders.
You will work closely with the Country Director (currently our Founder) for Darfur and oversee projects and assist recruitment in Sudan as soon as it is safe to do so. At present our Sudan staff are working from outside the country as Darfur faces extreme violence. Projects within Darfur are implemented by the Steering Committee, who are volunteer village leaders working with the charity since 2010.
Your main duties will include:
• Provide vision and leadership for the charity setting the overall vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission and values.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
• Act as the public face of the charity, undertaking a range of speaking opportunities and acting as a media spokesperson.
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring the effectiveness and efficient use of charity resources.
• Oversee budgeting and financial planning – manage the charity’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Build relationships with celebrities, Patrons and key Stakeholders.
• Ensure the charity is compliant with legal, regulatory and financial requirements.
• Regularly report to the Board on all aspects of the charity’s work, ensuring accurate timely updates on funding, operations and emerging needs.
• Be the key point of contact for the charity, providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
• Prepare the Annual Report and regular updates for key stakeholders, donors and funders.
About you:
We are looking for a confident leader who wants to work with us to ensure we are a high performing, sustainable organisation. You will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:
• Proven track record in a management and leadership role, preferably within the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build partnerships and influence at all levels.
• Compassionate and values-driven approach to leadership, with a commitment to sustainable development.
• Understanding of Charity law and regulations, governance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Experience working effectively with a Board of Trustees.
• Proven experience in budget setting and financial management, reporting to funders and Trustees.
• Proven success in identifying and developing new income streams.
• Experienced in building effective relationships with donors, celebrities, patrons and other stakeholders.
• Experience in building and leading a team of staff and volunteers.
• Excellent communicator and presentation skills.
• Highly organised, and excellent attention to detail.
About the Organisation
This is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 24 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Since 2001 we have adopted 110 villages, transforming the lives of over half a million people.
There could not be a more exciting time to take the charity forward. You will be responsible for shaping both the projects in Darfur, and all the exciting opportunities to raise awareness and funds in the rest of the world.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Finance Director, Corporate Services Director, Fundraising Director, Human Resources Director, IT Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Partnerships Director, Managing Director, CFO, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
This is a marvellous opportunity for an experienced leader and fundraiser to join Yes Futures at a critical juncture in its development. The details associated with this role are contained in the recruitment pack.
Positive futures begin with self-belief. Yes Futures empowers young people to believe in themselves and discover their personal potential.




Position: Executive Assistant
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for an efficient and methodical self-starter to join our Governance and Executive Office (GEO) team in this varied role.
Delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you’ll be a core part of the team supporting our Executive Group and Board of Trustees, enabling them to operate effectively and continue to drive forward our work for the MS Community.
Liaising closely with senior colleagues across the MS Society, as well as key stakeholder and volunteers, you’ll be part of our EA Team. You will provide direct administrative support for two of our Executive Directors and help ensure that our Executive Group have the support they need.
You’ll have experience of a range of administrative tasks, including providing support for meetings and minute-taking, as well as delivering executive-level secretariat support.
As a key member of the GEO team, you’ll undertake specific projects relating to the requirements of the Governance and Executive Office and contribute to the overall delivery of the Governance and Executive Office team’s objectives.
Closing date for applications: 9 am Monday 3 March 2025
Interested?
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our dynamic team as the Executive Assistant to the CEO, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the CEO’s office. You will also play an important role as Team Manager, ensuring the smooth running of the office in general.
In this key position, you'll manage the CEO's inbox, diary, and travel arrangements while keeping track of priorities and deadlines. Your organisational skills will shine as you prepare agendas, take minutes, and track actions for crucial meetings, including Board and senior management team meetings. You'll also conduct research and prepare documents, ensuring that follow-ups are executed seamlessly.
As a vital link between the CEO and both internal and external stakeholders, your clear communication will foster collaboration and drive key projects forward. Additionally, you'll assist with social media and blog posts, manage confidential information with the utmost professionalism, and help organize trustee Away Days. In the role of Team Manager, you will support the team and maintain an efficient office environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, we would like to hear from you.
At Blagrave, we aim to create a working environment where everyone feels supported and empowered, able to not only focus on their work obligations, but also to actively participate in family, cultural, and communal activities, and contributing to a more equitable society. Benefits offered include:
- Flexible working considered from day one, with option to work remotely abroad for short periods
- Generous sick leave and pay
- 33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (pro-rata) with an additional three days of office closure between Christmas and new year.
- Individual and organisational-wide learning and development plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme that includes counselling sessions and financial advice for you and your family
- A caring and supportive culture and lots of opportunities for team connection
For more detailed information, please look at the job description and the 'Work with us' page on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Working Hours: Part-time – 18 hours per week
Salary: £19,656 per annum (£40,950 FTE based on a 37.5-hour week)
Base: Home-based with occasional travel
About Us
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led organisation that promotes independence, choice and quality of life for teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions. We empower individuals to take control of their health, access opportunities and contribute to their communities.
Rooted in the social model of disability, our work is driven by collaboration, lived experience, and evidence-based practice. Together, we champion choice, inclusion and better services for our community.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance. The CEO will be the public face of the organisation, building strong relationships with stakeholders, advocating for the voice of adults with muscle-weakening conditions and driving the organisation’s strategic vision.
This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone with lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions to shape the future of a dynamic and impactful organisation. You will ensure the charity’s sustainability, provide operational oversight and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, staff and beneficiaries to meet the priorities of our community.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver and implement the strategic vision of the organisation.
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Represent Pathfinders as its public face, advocating for the needs and voices of adults with muscle-weakening conditions in public, media, and campaign spaces.
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Build partnerships and networks across sectors, fostering collaboration to support our mission.
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Work with trustees to oversee governance, ensure statutory compliance and risk management - building a culture of open communication with the trustees.
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Build teamwork and co-operation within the Charities Management Team
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Manage an appropriate risk management policy and ensure all policies are relevant and up to date.
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Oversee fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable income, working across diverse funding streams.
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Manage organisational finances, including budget preparation, financial oversight, and reporting to the Board and funding bodies.
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Be responsible for budgeting and oversee payroll, HR and contracts.
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Be able to manage projects and add extra project delivery capacity when needed.
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Foster a positive and inclusive culture among staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Pathfinders’ mission and values.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions
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CEO experience, or equivalent within a large organisation
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Experience of successfully working with Boards in order to ensure the current and future success of the organisation
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Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting and risk assessment.
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Experience in fundraising, securing income from a range of sources (e.g., trusts, corporate sponsors, and community support).
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Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, data protection and compliance requirements.
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Excellent communication skills, with experience of building relationships with stakeholders and engaging with diverse audiences.
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Understanding of human resources and personnel management.
Desirable Attributes:
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Confidence in public speaking and in writing, with the ability to represent the organisation in high-profile spaces.
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Strategic thinking with the ability to identify trends and opportunities to advance the charity’s mission.
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Empathy, adaptability and a collaborative approach to leadership.
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Proficiency in IT tools and financial software.
Our Values:
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is built on the principles of:
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Enabling and encouraging independence.
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Being user-led and collaborative.
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Rooted in the social model of disability.
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Valuing shared lived experiences.
What We Offer
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A unique leadership opportunity within a values-driven, user-led organization.
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Flexible, home-based working arrangements.
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The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with muscle-weakening conditions.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your lived experience, leadership skills and vision for the role. Applications close on Tuesday 11th March at 6pm.
In your cover letter, please detail how you meet the person specification and detail your lived experience, leadership and vision for the role. The cover letter should be no more than two pages.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Interested in data and looking for an opportunity in a sector leading CRM and data team?
We're recruiting for a Data Executive to join us and support the ongoing marketing and membership activities of British Heart Foundation (BHF).
About the role
As a Data Executive you'll be responsible for managing marketing data selections; taking responsibility for a campaign to advise on segmentation, building selections in Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, and using SQL to write output scripts.
You'll work on a range of imports and will be involved in testing and improving existing import processes as well as be responsible for identifying, fixing, and improving issues in the database. You'll also get involved in other projects as required such as testing software upgrades.
Working arrangements
This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering family leave.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
With previous experience of working with CRM systems, knowledge of SQL and working within a busy fundraising environment, you’ll have excellent problem solving skills, able to take the initiative on tasks. You’ll also have previous experience of planning and prioritising your own workload to tight deadlines.
To be successful in this role you'll have the following skills and experience:
• IT literate; fully conversant with standard Microsoft packages particularly Excel
• Good degree of data literacy with familiarity of data querying and manipulation
• Understanding of, and experience in, writing & working with SQL queries
• Experience of carrying out imports and exports of data to & from external agencies/3rd parties
• Experience using Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM application
You'll have excellent attention to detail as well as a strong standard of numeracy. With an aptitude to find solutions to achieve better ways of working, you'll have strong communication skills able to interact with internal and external stakeholders at different levels.
Our work is fundamental to the health of the nation with an impact globally, so we require a world-class data function. If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, and you want to roll up your sleeves and help fund life-saving research, then we want to hear from you.
Interview process
The interview process will be held virtually over MS Teams, with first stage interviews being held week commencing 3/2/25.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Salary: £60,000-£80,000
Contract: Permanent, part-time working considered
Location: Remote, UK-based
Closing date: Rolling
We have an excellent opportunity for a CEO working for an educational healthcare charity, which seeks to support healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, initially through pharmacy education. You will report to the Board. As part of this role, you will lead the charity’s mission to support clinical pharmacy education, through overseeing the quality of lecture production, leveraging expertise in pharmacy, and securing partnerships for the training programme. Key goals include ensuring the strategic planning and implantation of the e-learning programme, and developing relationships with partners such as universities. You will look for additional funding from diverse sources to ensure financial sustainability for the future.
This role will offer you the exciting opportunity to act as an instrumental part of the charity’s growth by expanding its presence across sub-Saharan Africa, exploring opportunities in other healthcare professions like physicians and nurses. You will also manage two direct reports.
To be successful as the CEO, you will need:
- Proven experience running an organisation, ideally within the pharmaceutical or medical industry or within the charity sector
- Experience leading teams with a track record of growing income and headcount
- Demonstrable experience in developing organisational strategies
- A solid understanding of income and expenditure strategies, as well as the day-to-day management of budgets
- Ability to design and set monitoring and evaluation metrics ensuring the quality of the lectures and scholarships
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR platform. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org
At Bookmark, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. Bookmark Reading Charity is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Executive to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about marketing and wants to make a positive impact through their work.
As the Marketing and Communications Executive, you will support the marketing team by managing operational briefs and delivering tactical actions to drive recruitment and retention across channels, including CRM, social media, digital, and print. You will draft, edit, and adapt content for diverse audiences while maintaining brand consistency.
You will also assist with social media listening, PR, events, and campaigns, providing essential marketing support to ensure our messages resonate with the right audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation:
- Assist the Digital Marketing Executive in the creation of engaging content for various channels, including social media, email, blogs, and website updates.
- Support the design and production of marketing materials, such as flyers, posters, and digital assets.
- Adapt and repurpose content to suit different platforms while maintaining brand consistency.
- Help develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure consistent and timely communication.
Social Media Management:
- As required, support the Digital Marketing Executive with Bookmark’s social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and responding to comments and DM’s.
- Assist in creating social media campaigns that align with broader marketing objectives.
- Track and report on social media performance, providing insights to optimize future activities.
CRM and Email Marketing:
- Assist in the creation and distribution of email campaigns, including newsletters, volunteer updates, and event promotions, ensuring content is compelling and tailored to audience segments.
- Manage email lists and ensure data accuracy, adhering to GDPR guidelines.
- Track email campaign performance and suggest improvements based on analytics.
Campaign Support:
- Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns to drive volunteer sign-ups, donations, and brand awareness.
- Work with the team to develop campaign materials and track their effectiveness.
- Provide administrative support across projects and workstreams, such as managing campaign timelines, stakeholder communications, budgets, and reporting.
General Marketing Support:
- Organise, feedback and manage marketing briefs that come the Marketing team from teams across the organisation.
- Provide day-to-day support to the marketing team, including managing enquiries, ordering printed materials, and maintaining records of stock supplies.
- Collaborate with other teams within the charity to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with overall objectives.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Person Specification:
Education:
- A degree in marketing, communications, media, or equivalent experience or qualifications will be considered.
Experience:
- Must have had at least one prior full or part-time marketing, communications or related role.
- Working knowledge of marketing software and tools, content creation and social media (e.g. Hootsuite, Asana, HubSpot, Canva, Adobe Spark etc)
- Experience in the charity or non-profit sector is beneficial but not mandatory.
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and mediums, while adhering to brand guidelines.
- Creative thinking with the ability to generate ideas and solve problems.
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks calmly and effectively at the same time.
- Good understanding of digital marketing principles, including social media, email marketing, and content creation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic working knowledge of CRM systems or marketing tools.
Attributes:
- Passionate about literacy and education and committed to Bookmark’s mission.
- Eager to learn, with a proactive approach to growing your skills, your professional development and taking on responsibility.
- Strong interpersonal skills to manage stakeholders at all levels and collaborate within a team.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Effective time management, able to organise multiple work streams and projects.
Location: Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £26,359 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday)
Deadline: Sunday 02/03/2025, 11:59 pm
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.



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