Executive Jobs

Age UK is recruiting for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to 3 senior leaders within the organisation including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief People Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Age International.

This key role will provide support which incorporates diary management, travel arrangements, drafting agendas/reports/PowerPoint presentations, minute taking of meetings and occasional adhoc project support to the 3 stakeholders.

We're looking for a person that is a highly resourceful team-player, who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining proactive, and efficient.

As Executive Assistant, you will have the natural ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organisational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

If you have previous experience in an Executive Assistant position, please review the job description below for a more exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to commute to our central London office near Tower Hill, minimum twice per week but ideally 3 days.

Age UK internal grade - 7L

Must haves:

What we need from you:

* Administrative and co-ordination experience - minute taking, diary management, managing payments, and travel support to Directors and teams.
* Experience of organising events.
* Experience of maintaining electronic files and records.
* Competency with current office technology including MS Teams, Microsoft 365 applications, emails and calendars, and associated communication tools.
* Excellent communication skills to assist with co-ordination.
* Confidence working across departments and the ability to build strong working relationships.
* Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
* Able to use initiative and judgement in dealing with urgent or sensitive situations without direct supervision.
* Ability to work with discretion on confidential matters.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

This role description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.

Age UK acknowledges that some groups are less likely to apply for roles and we welcome applications from anyone who feels they have the skills, time and energy to commit to us.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Meanwhile Gardens Community Association (MGCA), a cherished charity rooted in the heart of North Paddington and North Kensington, is looking for an exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead us into an exciting new chapter.

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for community, nature, and social impact?

For over 45 years, MGCA has provided a vital green space for one of London’s most diverse communities. With its vibrant blend of ecological, educational, and horticultural projects, the gardens are a lifeline for local residents, fostering wellbeing, connection, and creativity. Now, we’re embarking on an ambitious transformation – the Factory Project. This landmark initiative, undertaken in partnership with the Metronomes Steel Pan Orchestra, will reimagine on-site facilities to better serve the community and secure a sustainable future.

About the Role

As CEO, you’ll provide the vision, strategy, and leadership to grow MGCA and bring its potential to life. Reporting to the board of trustees, you’ll spearhead the delivery of the Factory Project, forge impactful partnerships, and ensure MGCA thrives as a community-led organization. From capital fundraising to inspiring a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping MGCA’s next chapter.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a leader who combines strategic insight with hands-on determination. You’ll need:

• The ability to lead and grow small organizations in the charity sector.
• The ability to build partnerships.
• A track record in fundraising, particularly for community projects.
• A passion for ecological, educational, and community-based initiatives.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in one of London’s most vibrant communities. At MGCA, you’ll find:

• A supportive and engaged board of trustees.
• A passionate team of staff and volunteers.
• The chance to lead a high-profile community project.
• The reward of shaping a sustainable future for an iconic garden and its community.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your vision, creativity, and leadership to a much-loved community organization, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with a CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Application Deadline: January 31st 2025

Meanwhile Gardens is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

BCYP has historically been very successful in raising funds from non-statutory sources, particularly trusts and foundations, and is grateful to hold a number of established relationships with grant-makers. We work hard to ensure that we submit excellent, data-driven applications and evaluations. Until now, applications have largely been submitted by our Fundraising Manager- Trusts & Foundations, with occasional support from a freelance bid-writer. We now want to recruit a new member of the team, to help us to grow our income stream in this area and help us to steward these key relationships.

In this exciting new role, you will play a key part in growing and sustaining our income from trusts and foundations. Your responsibilities will include identifying funding opportunities and potential grant-makers, designing and developing compelling funding proposals, promoting these opportunities, and managing relationships with supporters throughout the entire funding cycle.

 We’re looking for someone with energy, motivation, and experience to be able to make an instant and vital impact on the organisation; someone who can understand the big picture, has good attention to detail and can make things happen. The successful candidate is expected to be a fundraiser with at three years of experience in identifying trust and foundation prospects and writing proposals, and who has a track record of success in securing funds.  Vitally, we want to recruit an individual who is as committed to Brent’s vision, and who will work with us to help us be there for young people in the coming years.

Join Badger Trust as Our Chief Executive!

We are looking to fill this role due to our present Chief Executive retiring after more than three years at Badger Trust.

Location:

Brighton (Badger Trust office - we're 15 minutes from the train station).

We're open to hybrid working, but we would need you to work from the office regularly.

Who We Are

Badger Trust is the leading voice for badgers in England and Wales, dedicated to the welfare, conservation, and protection of badgers, their setts, and their habitats. With the support of over 50 local volunteer badger groups and thousands of passionate followers, we work to ensure a future where badgers thrive.

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader to guide Badger Trust into our next chapter. As Chief Executive, you’ll be at the forefront of our campaigns, championing the cause of badgers, while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for wildlife and their habitats, influencing policy, managing a passionate team, and growing our community of supporters.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with Vision: Shape and deliver our strategy, ensuring Badger Trust remains the trusted and impactful voice for badgers.

• Inspire & Support: Motivate and manage a dedicated team, helping them thrive in their roles.

• Advocate for Badgers: Engage with policymakers, partners, and the media to secure positive outcomes for badger welfare.

• Drive Campaigns: Plan and lead impactful campaigns that raise awareness and drive change.

• Build Relationships: Strengthen connections with our supporters, donors, volunteers, and local groups.

• Ensure Sustainability: Oversee budgets, fundraising, and business plans, ensuring our organisation remains strong and effective.

Working Details

• Hours: Part-time, 0.8 FTE (we’re happy to consider 0.6 FTE for the right candidate).

• Salary: £43,200 (pro-rata for 0.8 FTE). For 0.6 FTE, £32,400.

• Contract: Permanent (subject to a six-month probationary period).

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone with:

• A passion for wildlife conservation and a drive to make a difference.

• Proven experience in leadership, with the ability to inspire teams and stakeholders.

• Strong campaigning skills and the ability to influence decision-makers.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• A strategic mindset with experience in managing budgets, operations, and fundraising.

Why Join Us?

Working with Badger Trust means joining a team dedicated to making a real impact on wildlife conservation. You’ll have the opportunity to lead exciting campaigns, collaborate with passionate people, and protect one of our most exciting and beloved wild animals. Badgers trully are worth saving.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to champion the cause of badgers and lead a passionate team then we’d love to hear from you. All applications can be made through Charity Job, but feel free to reach out to us for an informal chat.

We will be holding interviews on 20th and 21st January 2025.

The award-winning Black Swimming Association is recruiting a CEO to lead its close knit, passionate team into its fifth year of establishment.

In 2019, four cofounders came together in an attempt to make a difference. Nearly five years on, our small and dedicated team are committed to changing the narrative. What's our why? Through research and insights and programme delivery, we work to raise awareness of water safety and drowning prevention, in particular amongst African, Caribbean and Asian communities across the UK. By amplifying the voices and experiences of ethnically diverse and other marginalised communities, we aim to challenge the status quo and dismantle the barriers that prevent individuals from fully participating in and benefiting from aquatics.

Why do we want to hear from you? The BSA Group has been growing from strength to strength and is looking for an experienced leader to take us into this new chapter. The BSA group consists of the award-winning Black Swimming Association (charity) and Inclusive Aquatics (C.I.C) and the CEO role will contribute to the work of both the charity and the C.I.C.

If you're ready to make a difference to communities across the UK and be part of something truly impactful and inspiring, this is the job for you. A corporate title without the corporate faff.

Location(UK): Office Hybrid* - London  
Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week 
Salary: £54,885 per annum 
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Contract type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional travel across the UK (including Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) 
Closing date: 23:59, Monday 13 January 2025 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

An exciting new opportunity has opened at the UK’s largest arthritis charity, Versus Arthritis for a highly experienced Senior Executive Administration Manager.  The roles report to the General Counsel and Company Secretary within the Chief Executive Office and works with them and the Governance Manager to ensure the delivery of an effective and seamless secretariat function for all Governance and Senior Leadership Team meetings. 

About the role

You will be the charity’s most senior administrator and will be responsible for delivering exceptional proactive executive support to the charity’s Chief Executive Officer and the Director of People and Culture and for managing a high performing new team of two Directors Executive Assistants and an Events Administration officer.

We are committed to raising the profile of our brilliant administrators working across the UK and you will be responsible for setting up and leading a new Administration Network for the charity to ensure that our administrators are well trained, supported and can enjoy increased profile and voice within the organisation.

You will also oversee the delivery of a secretariat function for the charity’s expert committees and advisory groups. 

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• exceptional administration management and organisational skills.
• self-motivated and a proactive approach.  
• track record of building strong relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders at all levels.
• high standards of discretion, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• a coaching style to line management supporting continuous development and improvement. 

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Interview

Interviews expected: Date to be confirmed at Versus Arthritis London Office.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

BACKGROUND

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a specialist clinical and human rights charity that works with people seeking asylum and refugees who are Survivors of trafficking, torture and other forms of extreme human cruelty. Asylum Aid (AA) is a legal charity dedicated to protecting people from persecution by providing legal representation and access to justice for refugees and people seeking asylum. In 2020, Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid came together to form the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. We believe that all Survivors should have safety, freedom and power to rebuild their lives.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at Helen Bamber Foundation Group, which comprises Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid.

Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and candidates from refugee and/or migrant backgrounds.

We are supported by our President, Dame Emma Thompson, who is a fantastic champion of our mission, and who hosts our flagship event, The Conversation, every year.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

This exciting role will support on the delivery of income from a range of high-value donors within our philanthropy and corporate income streams. This position is key for both Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid and the postholder will work closely with the senior leadership of both charities, enabling the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications  to build successful funding partnerships.

We’re looking for someone who is an effective communicator with a flair for writing, who is results-focused and organised. This role best suits someone who is eager to learn and work as part of a tight-knit and successful team, and who can respond creatively and consistently to our current and future donors’ requests.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in charity fundraising. The candidate will preferably have some experience working or volunteering in the charity sector, and we welcome applications from candidates with transferrable experience, such as working in a client-facing role, in communications, copywriting or in event planning. 

Full JD attached.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9 am on Monday 13th January 2025.

You’ll be asked to:

1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role

2. Upload your current CV

3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

We anticipate that we will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting week commencing 20th  January 2024, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview week commencing 27th January 2024. We will also ask you to complete a short written task ahead of the day.

ELIGIBILITY

Please note that the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK will be subject to a DBS check and disclosure of adult and child barring lists. If appointed, you will ALSO be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.

ADJUSTMENTS

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

This role is an Account Management and New Business split and would suit someone with great communications skills, who is bursting with energy and creativity, and unafraid to try new approaches. We foster an environment where it is ok to make mistakes, be creative and try new things so that we can bring our prospects and partners the best opportunities to grow.

In this role you will:

• Build and manage a fast paced and highly effective new business pipeline for opportunities within a 25-150k threshold
• Prospect, engage, pitch and win new business opportunities with high value corporates at a partnership value between 25-150k
• Manage, steward and relationship build with our current partners to ensure partnership uplift
• Work with project teams to collate accurate reporting and impact data for the partnership accounts you manage and look for impact opportunities for your pipeline prospects
• Collaborate with teams across Carers Trust to build pitch decks, proposal toolkits and engagement tools for the corporate team to deliver to partners and prospects
• Work with the Corporate Manager and Head of Corporate to sell and scale our new employability offer to corporate prospects

Our ideal candidate:

• Will have a good track record of securing new business opportunities in a charity or sales role
• Will have experience in account managing relationships
• Strong interpersonal and pitch building skills
• Capacity to take initiative and identify opportunities
• Financial literacy sufficient to present project budgets and corporate partnership costings
• Self-motivation with enthusiasm for working flexibly as part of a team

Download the attached documents to find out more about the role and the perks for working at Carers Trust.

Age UK is currently recruiting for a passionate Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our award-winning Partnership Management team.

As Corporate Partnerships Executive you will help support the delivery and growth of a varied portfolio of corporate partnerships we have. To achieve this you will need to be an excellent relationship builder, with strong administrative and organisational skills, who will go that extra mile to support our collaborative team to surpass fundraising targets.

For a more exhaustive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below.

This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office once a week (Thursday) for the Corporate Partnership team day. The role may involve occasional travel, including some overnight stays.

Age UK internal grade - 7L.

Must haves:

* A passion to support older people and the mission of Age UK.
* Experience of relationship handling.
* Experience of working in a busy office environment working on a range of outputs.
* Experience of researching - using the internet, relevant libraries and publications.
* Experience working as part of a team.
* Experience of organising and prioritising your own workload and monitoring and reporting on activity.
* Excellent communication skills - both written and oral - and the social skills and presence to communicate and present to a variety of audiences.
* Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of MS Office products and databases.
* Able to use own initiative and seek advice when needed.
* A high degree of diplomacy, tact and confidence.

Great to haves:
* Experience in a fundraising, marketing or sales role is preferable, but not essential.
* A sound understanding of the principles of corporate fundraising, and knowledge of the basics of fundraising regulations.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

The role may involve occasional travel within the UK to attend meetings, events and presentations, including some overnight stays. This is a hybrid position with the Corporate Partnerships team attending the London office weekly on Thursday's.

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

The Age UK led We Are Undefeatable campaign is a transformational campaign working to address misconceptions around long-term health conditions and physical activity.

To support the further development and delivery of We Are Undefeatable, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Social Media Executive to join this fantastic project team on a fixed-term-contract until the 31st March 2028.

Utilising their expertise in social media and content creation, the successful applicant of this multi-faceted position will work with charities, local partners and real-life case studies to create engaging and inspiring content for our social media channels and have a passion for community management.

With support from the Brand Marketing & Social Media Manager, the Social Media Executive will collaborate with various stakeholders, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the We Are Undefeatable social channels, providing content planning, social media asset creation, scheduling and community engagement. You will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the campaign content performance.

If you have a passion for working with people, content creation & social media, and would like to use your skills and experience to support this ground-breaking campaign, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates for this role must be UK based and within a reasonable commuting distance to central London, as the role will require attending regular meetings in our modern co-working hub. The hub is based in central London, surrounded by excellent amenities and fantastic views overlooking Tower Bridge. We expect that candidates would be able to attend the office 1-2 days a week.

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:

Application= A, Interview= I, Presentation= P

Must haves:

* Stakeholder and partner collaboration and management. A,I
* Day-to-day management of social media channels and community management. A,I
* Social media content creation, including copy execution across multiple channels and tailored for specific audiences. A,I
* Execution and production of content, including social- first images and short-form videos. A,I
* Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of social channels using insight tools to refine plans in real time and make recommendations for the adaption of plans or future strategies. A,I
* Strong personal skills and sensitivities to working with people living with long-term health conditions. I
* Build relationships and develop effective ways of working with social teams. I
* Creative individual and passion for social-first content creation. A,I

Great to haves:
* Experience of working with external creative agencies. A,I
* Experience executing Facebook and Instagram lives. I
* Experience taking part in workshops with internal social media stakeholders. I
* Writing briefs and working with campaign case studies to develop content. A,I
* Writing social media monthly reports for organic activity. A,I
* Team player who can manage their own time and workload effectively. I
* Proactive self-starter. I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

ADHD Embrace is looking to appoint a new Executive Director to lead the execution of the charity’s mission with the long-term goal of ensuring it is a sustainable organisation with a positive team culture.Following a period of rapid growth, the Executive Director will be pivotal in leading the organisation through its next phase of development.  This wide-ranging role has the following key responsibilities: 

· Strategy and Delivery

· Leadership, Management and Culture

· Fundraising and Financial Oversight

· Advocacy, External Relationships and Communication

The Executive Director should be a self-starter, analytical and creative to find solutions and have energy to lead the charity onto its next stage in a changing environment.  They will also have experience in a leadership role in the voluntary sector or in a small company with a multi-disciplinary team and experience leading a complex team structure to deliver services and transformation against multiple goals. 

The Executive Director will have good interpersonal skills and ability to manage teams and ways of working which enhance team work and maximise operational efficiencies. 

Applications for this position, should include a covering email outlining your relevant experience, skills and motivation for applying together with a current CV (no more than two sides of A4).   

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

Founded in 1924, Woodgreen Pet Charity’s mission is to care for vulnerable pets, whether they have been abandoned, neglected, are vulnerable or simply need a home. Our vision is for every pet to have a home where they are loved, well cared for and enjoy positive relationships with their owners.

We are looking to appoint a full time Supporter Relations Executive to cover an internal secondment until March 2026.  The successful applicant will help to grow the engagement, loyalty and value to Woodgreen by ensuring that our supporters always feel valued and know the difference they are making to pets and people across the UK. 

Working as part of a small but busy team you will be the first point of contact for the charity through the management of the supporter email inboxes, donation phone lines and post.  You will also look after the administration and processing of donations and data import files and will be responsible for maintaining accurate database records and providing personalised communications.

In addition to this our Supporter Relations Executive will;

• Maintain the fundraising database, and other CRM platforms, so that all supporter details are complete, accurate and up to date in order to comply with GDPR regulations.
• Administer the Gift Aid Programme ensuring Gift Aid declarations are accurately recorded and scanned to maximise Gift Aid income and compliance with HMRC rules and regulations.
• Work collaboratively and positively across the charity, building close working relationships with colleagues to ensure knowledge and key information is shared and obtained so all enquiries received can be answered with accuracy, confidence and professionalism.
• Be responsible for processing and fulfilling supporter requests for fundraising materials such as Pet Promise, Legacy Packs, Money Boxes and Fundraising Packs so supporters receive the information requested in a timely manner in line with service level agreements

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to have;

• Significant administration and data entry experience.
• Significant customer service experience in a multi-channel environment.
• Significant working experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database.
• Demonstrable experience of effective communication at all levels across an organisation.
• Detailed understanding of Data Protection principles and legislation.
• The ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage your workload to meet deadlines.
• The confidence to use your own initiative when dealing with customer enquiries or complaints.

This is a full-time hybrid position working 37.5 hours per week.  It is expected that the successful candidate will spend approximately two to three day per week at our Godmanchester site.

The starting salary for this position is £24,000 - £25,936 depending on experience.  In addition the successful applicant will receive;

• 36 days (pro rata) annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to 40 days (pro rata) after five years
• Hybrid working with one day per week worked from our Godmanchester site.
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shops.

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications.  Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

With a great reputation, a strong hard-working team and an expert supportive board of trustees, we are looking for a dynamic and visionary person to lead Community Impact Bucks and the charities and communities it supports.

We are a charity that enables people and organisations to get involved, helping to build strong and vibrant communities in Buckinghamshire. We support local communities directly through a range of services which help people to stay connected and live independently. We help Bucks charities and voluntary groups on all aspects of running their organisation, offering tailored support, guidance and training. We run 'Volunteer Bucks' which helps people find volunteering roles and organisations find volunteers.

The Chief Executive will lead Community Impact Bucks services and charitable activities, ensuring effective day-to-day management and development of services and income, while maintaining a positive stakeholder engagement that aligns with its strategy, and ensures future success, financial sustainability, and impact.

The Chief Executive will work with the Trustees and Leadership Team to develop and implement the mission and strategy for Community Impact Bucks:

- Empower and enable the county's voluntary, community, and charity sector to be sustainable and impactful
- To inspire, promote and develop voluntary and community action
- Connect, collaborate and create opportunities for the voluntary sector to influence change
- To provide relevant community based services in response to need
- Be a sustainable charity that leads, learns and shares

This full-time hybrid role will involve approximately 3 days per week at our office near Aylesbury, with the remaining time can be completed via remote working as well as occasional meetings across Buckinghamshire. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience.

You will find all information, specifications and requirements within our recruitment pack. Please note that all applications must be received by 09:00 on Monday 6th January 2025.