Finance Director Jobs in Yorkshire And The Humber

About SafeLives

We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.    

Last year alone, 14,000 professionals received our training. Over 80,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 100,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last six years, over 4,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start. 

Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.

About the role

We are looking for a values-led, senior People professional to provide maternity cover for the role of our Senior People & Culture Manager. The successful postholder will be responsible for providing high quality generalist People & Culture services at SafeLives, in conjunction with a People & Culture Officer. The role will oversee the smooth running of key HR operations and will be instrumental in building a culture amongst our employees that reflects our values through the provision of excellent People support.

As part of a small, ambitious team you will provide a range of comprehensive, and customer orientated human resources services which support the implementation of SafeLives’ People & Culture strategy. You will be the lead operational HR professional, supported by the Director of People and Culture on strategic matters and a full- time People & Culture Officer on transactional matters, and access to external legal and HR consultancy support when needed. There will be a strong focus on supporting the embedding and development of our culture and behaviours; employee engagement; learning and development, and staff well-being across the organisation.

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term, maternity vover for 9 months.

Location: Remote with occasional travel to London and Bristol offices.

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday incl. public holidays
• Flexible working e.g. compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Clinical supervision
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced sick pay
• Professional development fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative practice training
• Time off in lieu 

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on 3rd April 2025. 

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.

A brilliant opportunity to lead a small charity delivering impact where it matters for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) exists to improve MSK services in the UK. We are a membership organisation which brings together patient, research and healthcare professional organisations working in MSK health. Working together as an alliance we have a powerful voice to influence policy and improve standards of care across the UK.

After an incredibly successful 8 years at the helm, our CEO Sue Brown will be stepping down at the end of May.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in healthcare policy and campaigning who is confident engaging senior stakeholders in the NHS, Government, arms-length bodies and industry. You should be a natural relationship builder who is comfortable working with member organisations.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. Click the Quick Apply button below. You will need to submit your CV together with a two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 10am on 27th March 2025.

Interviews will be held as follows:

Stage 1 (In person, Central London location): Monday 7th April 2025

Stage 2 (Virtual): Monday 14th April 2025

The Benefits

· Salary up to £55,000 p.a. for 28 hours work per week

· Employer pension contribution of 5%

· 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days leave between Christmas and New Year

 Thank you for your interest in ARMA! 

The vacancy

We are seeking to appoint seven Advisory panel members for the following committees:

Companies Committee (one dispensing optician, one optometrist and one business registrant) 

Education Committee (one dispensing optician and one registered medical practitioner)

Registration Committee (one dispensing optician and one lay member)

Please note that applicants cannot be appointed to more than one committee.

About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct.

About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:

· matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee;

· matters relating to optical training, education and assessment;

· matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and

· matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register.

The committees and the Advisory Panel meet about twice a year. You can read the current terms of reference for the Advisory Panel, Education Committee, Registration Committee and Standards Committee.

Remuneration and time commitment

A daily fee of £319 will be paid. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule.  This is taxable and subject to Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is not pensionable.

Members can claim expenses for travel and subsistence costs incurred on Council business as set out in our expenses policy.

This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings.  Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.

For more information about these roles please see the attached candidate information pack.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  midnight Sunday 06 April 2025.

Online interviews will be held on either week commencing 02 June 2025 and 09 June 2025.

We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.

Senior Manager, Yorkshire Women's Centres

Salary: £39,375 - £40,425

Location: Leeds

Hours: 37 hours full-time. Monday to Friday.

Closing Date: 12PM, 17th March 2025

Interview Date: 26th March 2026

Together Women is looking for an outstanding Senior Manager to lead our Women’s Centres and Services across Yorkshire. You will lead and manage a team of Centre Managers, ensuring women receive exceptional service within safe, trauma-responsive, women-only spaces.

Working closely with the Director of Services and Centre Managers, you will lead on managing and delivering our contracts across Yorkshire to ensure our operational and strategic objectives are met. You will work to build excellent relationships with funders and key partners and identify new partnership and advocacy opportunities.

Join Our Team

• Are you driven and passionate about working within a women-centred support service?
• Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation that delivers specialist gender specific support to women and girls?
• Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate and take accountability?

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• 25 days holiday increasing by one day per year to a max of 30 days, plus public holidays
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Annual cost of living increase up to 4%
• Enhanced Training and Induction programme covering all areas of Together Women’s work
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with discount offers and free telephone counselling service
• Access to our online wellbeing platform
• Employee eye-care scheme and free eye tests
• Organisation wide away days
• Career development pathways

Role Summary

As Senior Manager for our Yorkshire Women’s Centres, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing our Centres and Services across Yorkshire. Working closely with our Director of Services and Centre Managers, your focus will be to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centred, trauma-responsive support to the women we work with, and ensure the effective running of our day to day operations.

You will lead and manage a team of Centre Managers, ensuring women receive an exceptional service from within safe, trauma-responsive, women-only spaces. You will lead the effective delivery of our statutory and non-statutory contracts across Yorkshire, ensuring operational targets and strategic objectives are met, so we ensure the continuity of services through effective contract management. You will also support the submission of robust, high quality monitoring reports to funders, and robust management of income and expenditure. In the absence of a Centre Manager, you will be acting Centre Manager.

Alongside our Director of Services, you will work with statutory and non-statutory partners in Criminal Justice, and Health and Social Care, ensuring the continued strategic development of our Yorkshire Women’s Centres.

You will represent Together Women at local and regional level, build excellent relationships with existing funders and partners, and identify new partnership, advocacy and funding opportunities. You will also work closely with our Effective Women’s Centres Project team, to support the ongoing roll out of our new assessment tools and the implementation of a new data management system.

As a forward-thinking individual and a member of our management team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation, planning cycles and ongoing design of our services. Your approach will align with the vision, mission and values of Together Women, ensuring women’s voices and experience are at the heart of our service delivery across Yorkshire, and our service delivery supports our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Key Accountabilities:

Yorkshire service delivery

• Provide strategic and operational management for Together Women’s services across Yorkshire.
• Oversee effective performance management of services; identifying risks, monitoring targets, assessing delivery standards, and ensuring requirements and quality standards are met.
• Support Centre Managers to ensure effective day to day running of our Women’s Centres and Hubs including, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Wakefield, Halifax, and Huddersfield.
• Lead on planning, delivery, and evaluation of our work across Yorkshire.
• Ensure trauma-informed practice is established and embedded across all our work.
• Support our Data and Impact team to embed new assessment tools and data management system.
• Embed Together Women’s values and behaviours across all aspects of our work, and ensure our organisation is a safe and supportive place for staff, volunteers, service-users and partners.
• Ensure all Together Women policies and procedures, including safeguarding are implemented, overseeing appropriate staff training and support.

People management

• Lead, manage and inspire our teams across Yorkshire, promoting collaboration and consistency in delivery and approach, and support a great workplace culture.
• Line manage direct reports, ensuring all staff receive regular support, supervision, performance review and ongoing training and development.
• Effectively manage staff resourcing, ensuring we have fully staffed teams with the skills and competencies to provide high quality, trauma-informed services.
• Develop great working relationships across the organisation and build a positive, inclusive and collaborative management culture.

Contracts and partnerships

• In collaboration with our Director of Services, lead and manage our statutory and non-statutory contract delivery partners across Yorkshire.
• Work closely with our Finance and Data and Impact team to support effective contract monitoring and management, and embedding a positive data culture across all teams.
• Lead, manage and develop effective service governance, quality assurance and auditing systems.
• Establish, build and maintain strong relationships with external partners including commissioners, funders, delivery partners and wider stakeholders
• Oversee systems and processes for obtaining feedback from stakeholders, including service users, in order to inform and improve service delivery and design.

Financials and reporting

• Manage the operational budget, ensuring services operate within budgets and variances are identified and contingency action implemented.
• Prepare and present accurate, timely reports to internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Identify relevant funding opportunities and prepare funding applications in collaboration with the management and leadership team, to support long-term sustainability of our services.
• Lead on development, implementation and management of our monitoring and evaluation systems and processes, to evidence the need, reach and impact of our work.

Additional accountabilities

• Deputise for the Senior Leadership Team as required, both internally and externally.
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
• Work in line with all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.

Role Requirements

Experience

• Leading, motivating and managing effective and successful teams (preferably in service delivery in the charity, voluntary or public sector).
• Management of contracts and maintaining great relationships with contract providers.
• Delivering monitoring & evaluation systems and auditing service quality and performance.
• Involvement of customers or services users in development, delivery and evaluation of services.
• Developing and implementing best practice and strategies on equity, diversity and inclusion.

Skills and Abilities – Essential

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent influencing, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strategic planning and the ability to translate strategy into tangible plans and achievable goals.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of managers operating across dispersed locations.
• Solution-focused approach, and able to make effective, timely and considered decisions.
• Ability to balance the need for reflection and responsiveness, and make decisions independently.
• Proactive, collaborative and compassionate.
• Fluent budget management, and use of financial processes and systems
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and standard IT equipment
• Excellent time management skills, manage own workload effectively, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to respond positively to change, apply learnings and celebrate successes.

Skills and Abilities – Desirable

• Experience of managing services for women and/or in the criminal justice system.
• Implementation of organisational change or change programmes.
• Experience leading positive workplace culture and implementing strategies to boost employee satisfaction, morale and productivity.
• Experience of service user involvement and/or co-production practices.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Other Requirements

• Able to travel locally, regionally and nationally as required.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends and stay overnight where necessary.
• Commitment to creating inclusive workplaces and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Ability to apply principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to all areas of work.
• Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination in the CJS.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Reporting To: Chief Executive
Manages: Assistant Director of Finance and Governance, Head of People, and Head of IT and Facilities
Location: Remote (occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Fixed-Term 12 months
Salary: £72,000 per annum
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Part-time would also be considered.

About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role
Home-Start UK is seeking an impressive, values-based leader to provide strategic oversight of organisational operations, performance, and delivery and to provide effective leadership and support to Infrastructure functions – Finance and Governance, People, and IT and Facilities.

This position on the Executive Leadership Team shares responsibility to lead the organisation – to ensure high-performance organisation, progress around diversity and inclusion, and the profile and partnerships required to deliver success for families.

We are a flexible and family-friendly employer with genuine commitment to building equity, diversity and inclusion. If there are any ways we can make this opportunity more accessible for you to apply or to be successful, please do reach out for a conversation.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th March at 5pm.
Interviews will take place virtually on Friday 28th March 2025. There will also be initial ‘meet the team’ sessions held on Monday 24th March.

Interested?

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

No agencies please.

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The purpose of the Fundraising Coordinator/Small Grant Writer role is to act as administrator and coordinator for all aspects of the Fundraising team, as well as working with the Head of Fundraising to research, compose and submit small grant applications (up to £10,000) using skilled writing techniques and knowledge of the culture, programmes and language of Kids Matter.

The Fundraising Coordinator/Small Grant Writer role involves:

• Supporting the Head of Fundraising in providing dedicated donor care and communications through the management, oversight and actioning of the donor thanking process ensuring all financial gifts no matter how large or small are acknowledged and thanked appropriately.
• Collaborating with the Finance Manager and Operations Administrator to ensure that all incoming donations are correctly identified, communicated and recorded in Kids Matter’s CRM system.
• Liaising with the Communications team to provide administrative support for the fundraising elements of campaign initiatives.
• Taking minutes at all fundraising meetings and distribute/action as necessary to the team.
• In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising, researching new small grant funding opportunities. Writing and submitting subsequent grant applications in a professional and timely manner.
• In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and utilising knowledge of existing donor and grant income and potential grant opportunities, helping to plan future years’ funding pipeline strategy.

About you

Do you have excellent administration skills? Do you love writing? Can you work well in a team? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Fundraising Coordinator/Small Grant Writer position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 31st March. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Power to Change is the think-do tank that backs community business. We turn bold ideas into action so communities have the power to change what matters to them. We know community business works to build stronger communities and better places to live. We’ve seen people create resilient and prosperous local economies when power is in community hands. We also know the barriers that stand in the way of their success. We’re using our experience to bring partners together to do, test and learn what works. We’re shaping the conditions for community business to thrive. 

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for leading the delivery of our communications strategy, providing both strategic and operational support across the organisation. Acting as the central point for all external communications, this role oversees our website, social media, media engagement, and programme of events. The role also manages responsive communications, reputational risk, and the line management of a Communications Officer. 

This year is an exciting one at Power to Change. After a brand refresh in 2024, we are now celebrating our ten year anniversary. This role will therefore be critical in overseeing our ten year anniversary celebrations. In addition to this, we have an ambitious advocacy and learning approach this year across our three themes: building community power, financing the future economy, and taking back the high street. This role will also lead on relaunching our Take Back the High Street campaign in the autumn. 

Role responsibilities

Central communication responsibilities  

• Ensure our communications approach continues to solidify our new role and brand as a think-do tank with key audiences.   

• Work closely with colleagues across our three thematic areas – take back the high street, build community power and finance the future economy – to ensure our messaging is clear and we are part of the public debate.   

• Take ownership of our organisational communications grid to ensure we are delivering a balanced and impactful communications output throughout the year.  

• Manage and oversee our planned programme of events, stakeholder engagement, and digital campaigns linked to our organisational 10th anniversary.  

• Lead our high streets theme communications, including providing strategic communications and advocacy advice. 

Stakeholder engagement responsibilities  

• Ensure there is a clear understanding of our audiences across the staff team so that we have strong, clear and up-to-date messaging for our most important stakeholders.     

• Work closely with the Policy Manager (Advocacy) and External Affairs Officer to oversee our approach to stakeholder management and engagement and support others across the organisation to embed this approach in their day-to-day work.    

Media/PR responsibilities  

• Work with the Communications Officer to implement our media strategy and secure positive coverage for community businesses and Power to Change in national, local, and sector media.    

• Support colleagues across the organisation to engage with the media and to craft compelling blogs, op-eds, etc., to increase our influence.   

• Work with the Communications Officer and External Affairs Officer on media scanning, analysis and responsiveness, ensuring that there is a good awareness of the common topics investigated by the media.  

Digital communications responsibilities  

• Be the organisational lead for the website, social media, and content planning, maintaining and developing our content so that it engages our audiences, supports our messaging, and champions accessible, inclusive communications.  

• Work with the Communications Officer to implement our social media strategy.  

• Work with the Communications Officer to support colleagues across the organisation in developing digital content and their own professional digital presence in their areas of expertise.  

Other communication responsibilities   

• Work with our Communications Officer, External Affairs Officer, and other key colleagues to implement our events strategy.  

• Manage responsive communications and reputational risks, providing advice and guidance to colleagues and the Executive team.  

• Work with the Insight Manager and Communications Officer on implementing our new narrative-led impact reporting process and identifying potential content for external use through that process.  

  Skills and experience 

  Substantial knowledge of:  

  • Communications and campaigns.   

  Substantial experience of:  

  • Leading and managing communications teams.  

  • Developing and implementing communications strategies.  

  • Press and PR.  

  • Social media and digital comms​.  

  • Events management.  

  • Campaign strategy and delivery.  

  The ability to:  

  • Synthesise and communicate complex information.  

  • Build partnerships, coalitions and alliances.  

  • Analyse opportunities, aligning with our strategy​.  

  • Manage projects including budget management.  

  • Convene diverse groups and facilitate discussions.  

  • Influence with written and verbal communication.  

  • Horizon scan, using intelligence to predict trends and forecast opportunities and risks.  

  With a preference for:  

  • Building relationships with others internally and externally.  

  • Collaborating with others across the organisation.  

  • Reflective practice and adapting to change.  

  • Networking and connecting with others.  

  • Knowledge of community business and/or think tank sectors.  

Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) p/a
Location: Bradford – Hybrid working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Hope Housing has a remarkable opportunity for a forward-thinking Chief Executive Officer to steer the charity through its next chapter, focusing on ending rough sleeping in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

This role will require strong, visionary leadership to inspire a dedicated team and engage with key stakeholders in our mission to provide crisis support, advocacy, and supported housing to those experiencing homelessness.

Founded in 2008, Hope Housing is a Christian charity committed to transforming the lives of the homeless in Bradford. We offer tailored support and work collaboratively with various organisations to ensure that vulnerable individuals receive the assistance they need. Our culture is driven by compassion, collaboration, and a shared faith in the possibility of change

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation with faith, kindness, and compassion.
• Drive growth by securing partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Oversee financial management ensuring sustainable operations.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborations with funders and local organisations.
• Promote a proactive safeguarding culture.
• Empower and support volunteers to enhance community engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

• A visionary leader who can inspire and motivate others.
• Compassionate, with a brave approach to tackling homelessness.
• Creative and proactive in finding innovative solutions.
• Skilled in finance and resource management.
• Experienced in building relationships and networking effectively.
• Passionate about and knowledgeable in the field of homelessness.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with room for growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment, championing diversity.
• Employer contributions of 3% for the first two years of service, 5% thereafter.

If you are passionate about ending homelessness and leading with faith and purpose, we want to hear from you. Apply now to help ensure no one in Bradford is left without a home.

We believe everyone deserves a chance at a better future. UpCycle works to prevent people from being pulled into crime and help those already in the system find paths out. We run bike maintenance programmes for at-risk and marginalised youth in Bradford and in prisons and young offender institutions across the UK. Our trainees learn skills, gain valuable experience, and build the resilience and self-belief needed to succeed. Most refurbished bikes, often saved from landfills, are donated to those in need, both locally and globally. The remainder are sold in our Community Bike Shop in Shipley, providing affordable and good quality bikes to the local community and funding our work.

Last year, over 300 people in our prison workshops completed a meaningful training period. In the community, 450 trainees participated in a cycling programme, including nearly 100 in our flagship four-week Bike to the Future programme, where young people build their own refurbished bikes. Additionally, we delivered nearly 1,000 bikes to 10 prisons and received almost 800 refurbished bikes in return. Following quality checks by our mechanics in our Community Bike Shop, more than 500 refurbished bikes were donated to individuals in need, including 175 bikes to young people in Bradford, improving their access to education, employment, and social networks.

About the Role

We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to sustain and develop the successes of the organisation, shaping our operating model and strategy while ensuring strong governance and financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide leadership across all areas of the charity’s work, from overseeing prison and community programmes to managing finances and maintaining key partnerships.

This role requires a motivated, hands-on leader with strong people management and organisational skills who can oversee a small but impactful team while ensuring the smooth running of our projects and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance: Manage the organisation’s overall operations, including financial oversight, risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Work closely with the Board of Trustees to implement the organisational strategy and identify opportunities for future growth.
• People Management: Lead and support the leadership team (Operations Manager and Fundraising Manager), ensuring a cohesive and collaborative working environment.
• Programme Oversight: Ensure all projects meet funder requirements and have sustainable resource plans in place, overseeing the delivery of prison and community programmes.
• Financial & Operational Oversight: Oversee all income and expenditure, ensuring financial stability and preparing financial reports, including an annual report and cashflow statements.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with funders, delivery partners, and beneficiaries.
• Fundraising Support: Provide oversight of the Fundraising Strategy and work with the Fundraising Manager to identify and secure funding opportunities.
• Strategic Development: Ensure UpCycle continues to provide a sustainable and effective service, adapting to changing needs while maintaining financial security.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in developing relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders, including funders and project partners.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing and motivating teams.
• Financial management experience, including overseeing budgets and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and remain flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of and commitment to UpCycle’s mission and values.

Desirable:

• Experience leading an organisation or managing significant projects, small businesses, or social enterprises.
• Knowledge of the small charity sector, governance structures, and working with a Board of Trustees.
• Experience working with or supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those involved in the criminal justice system.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• Hours: 24 hours per week (flexible working across three days)
• Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 (full-time equivalent)
• Location: Primarily remote, with regular visits to project sites (fortnightly or monthly)
• Reporting to: Board of Trustees
• Annual Leave: 12 days pro-rata (plus bank holidays)
• Pension: Contributory scheme available for eligible employees
• Probation: Six-month probationary period

Deadline: Monday 24th March 2025 at midday. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Interviews:
We may ask candidates to take part in a virtual preliminary selection exercise – details will be provided where necessary. 
In-person interviews on the 24th & 25th April 2025 (in the Bradford area). We will invite shortlisted candidates to visit our Community Bike Shop in Shipley and our workshop to meet the team before final interviews.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

UpCycle strongly believes that to serve the communities we work with effectively, we must reflect them at all levels of our organisation. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system, even if you do not meet every listed requirement.

Safeguarding

UpCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be subject to reference checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We're a charity and company limited by guarantee. We operate with a small, dedicated team based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Our Trading Name is UpCycle and our former name, registered with the Charity Commission is the Margaret Carey Foundation. 

Join us in creating lasting change for some of the most vulnerable individuals in Bradford and prisons across the UK, empowering them to build brighter, more secure futures.

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

• Deliver and implement the strategic vision of the organisation.

• Represent Pathfinders as its public face, advocating for the needs and voices of adults with muscle-weakening conditions in public, media, and campaign spaces.

• Build partnerships and networks across sectors, fostering collaboration to support our mission.

• Work with trustees to oversee governance, ensure statutory compliance and risk management - building a culture of open communication with the trustees. 

• Build teamwork and co-operation within the Charities Management Team

• Manage an appropriate risk management policy and ensure all policies are relevant and up to date.

• Oversee fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable income, working across diverse funding streams.

• Manage organisational finances, including budget preparation, financial oversight, and reporting to the Board and funding bodies.

• Be responsible for budgeting and oversee payroll, HR and contracts.

• Be able to manage projects and add extra project delivery capacity when needed.

• Foster a positive and inclusive culture among staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Pathfinders’ mission and values.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Lived experience of muscle-weakening conditions

• CEO experience, or equivalent within a large organisation

• Experience of successfully working with Boards in order to ensure the current and future success of the organisation

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting and risk assessment.

• Experience in fundraising, securing income from a range of sources (e.g., trusts, corporate sponsors, and community support).

• Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, data protection and compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience of building relationships with stakeholders and engaging with diverse audiences.

• Understanding of human resources and personnel management.

Desirable Attributes:

• Confidence in public speaking and in writing, with the ability to represent the organisation in high-profile spaces.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify trends and opportunities to advance the charity’s mission.

• Empathy, adaptability and a collaborative approach to leadership.

• Proficiency in IT tools and financial software.

Our Values:
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is built on the principles of:

• Enabling and encouraging independence.

• Being user-led and collaborative.

• Rooted in the social model of disability.

• Valuing shared lived experiences.

What We Offer

• A unique leadership opportunity within a values-driven, user-led organization.

• Flexible, home-based working arrangements.

• 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.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (2 years) potential to become permanent

Salary: £32,300 - £34,000 per annum

Department: Governance

Directorate: Professional Services

Location: Working from home, with very occasional UK travel 

Reports to: Governance Manager 

We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail and who has the ability to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to learn, get on with the job, to question and to challenge will be essential.

As the Governance and Reporting Officer, you’ll play a crucial role in the relationship with a key stakeholder and our largest funder, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), ensuring the good governance and excellent reporting of progress against this Grant. You’ll be a great communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate and problem solve.

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll provide overall coordination of MHCLG grant governance and reporting, ensuring all areas delivering under the terms of the grant are aware of reporting deadlines, providing them with the necessary support and advice in preparing progress reports.

Supporting the production of concise, relevant and timely updates and responses for our Senior Leadership Team. 

Delivering high quality reports by ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail is applied. 

Supporting the Governance Team in ensuring high standards of governance and reporting in all activities. 

Providing general administrative support to the overall grant governance process and to the Governance Manager including but not limited to checking stakeholder and key personnel availability for meetings, producing accurate minutes, records and action logs arising, coordinating company reporting to meet deadlines and reviewing documents for tone of voice, uniformity, conformity and completeness.  

Building and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders. 

Supporting continuous improvement of the reporting across the organisation by working with all areas of the organisation to improve the presentation, accuracy and consistency of data and reporting. 

Undertaking such other tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Governance Manager.

Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description on the NFCC website. 

What you can expect:

We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.

We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that you would be interested in; please have a look at the detailed Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.  

How to apply: 

Please complete the application form linked to this vacancy and apply. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position. 

Closing Date – 13 March 2025 with interviews being conducted week commencing 17th March 2025. 

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Youth Liaison Officer – North Wales (Anglesey / Bangor area)

Location: Homebased with travel within North Wales
Salary: £18,731 pro-rata including holiday pay, based on a working pattern of 30hrs/week across 4 or 5 days, and 39 weeks/year. £26,700 FTE
Hours: 30hrs a week, working term time only (39 weeks/year). The hours and days of coverage may be negotiable for the right candidate and experience.
Contract: Permanent

Ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.

Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.

Join our team and make a real difference!

Our charity, the Jon Egging Trust, is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in North Wales. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, North Wales.

The successful candidate will be based from home with a requirement to travel to partner schools and business sites in and around Anglesey, Bangor and occasionally along the A55 corridor. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.

Our benefits package includes:

• Flexible working 
• Enhanced annual leave
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme
• Occupational sickness scheme
• Special paid leave provision

Read our Applicant Privacy Notice
 
Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is Sunday 23rd March at 23.30 hrs.
Interviews will be held in person at one of our partner schools in North Wales week commencing 31st March 2025, location to be confirmed.

Please note: To become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children’s barred – is required for this role.

On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.

Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.

The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.

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