Governance Officer Jobs

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

Sitting within the Chief Executive’s Office, the Stakeholder Engagement Officer will support in managing engagement with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassadors and other key internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Strategic Engagement Manager, this role will offer relationship management and administrative support, to ensure the engagement activity of Alzheimer’s Research UK senior ambassadors is aligned with the charity’s overall mission, and to maximise support and impact from the charity’s senior stakeholders.

This role is also available for those looking for part time working with a minimum of 28 hours.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Stakeholder Engagement / Relationship Management

· Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassadors are effectively updated on news and events relating to the charity and dementia research more broadly.

· Be responsible for stewarding Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassadors, to ensure they feel well connected to the charity, and are enabled to carry out an impactful programme of engagement.

· Work with teams across the organisation to oversee updates to key messaging and briefing materials for senior stakeholders.

· Act as a conduit / liaison point between Alzheimer’s Research UK and some of its external stakeholders.

· Support the Strategic Engagement Manager and Director of Strategy & Governance on other strategic projects and programmes of work as and when required.

· Work with Strategic Engagement Manager, Head of Governance and Governance Manager on any matters arising relating to Conflicts of Interest.

Communications and Administrative Support

· Draft external stakeholder communications from the Chief Executive, senior team and / or senior ambassadors as required.

· With support from the Strategic Engagement Manager, lead on internal communications relevant to Alzheimer’s Research UK’s senior ambassador programme.

· Proof stakeholder briefings and other resources to ensure content is of a high and appropriate standard, both in terms of accuracy and tone.

· Oversee internal filing and resources relevant to Alzheimer’s Research UK senior ambassadors, including Terms of Reference documents for the charity’s senior honorary positions. 

· Ensure risks relating to engagement with senior stakeholders are suitably logged and updated.

What we are looking for:

· Demonstrable ability to work with and influence a variety of different internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

· Experience of managing key relationships with stakeholders in a range of settings at a variety of levels.

· Experience of drafting and coordinating briefing materials.

· Experience of overseeing schedules / programmes of engagement of senior stakeholders.

· Experience of working in communications and engagement.

· Experience of working in a charity/non-profit environment.

· Some understanding, or interest in, of dementia and recent research progress into the condition.

· Excellent inter-personal skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships, trust, and inspire respect at all levels.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail.

· Ability to digest briefings / key announcements and extract key points and messaging relevant to your audience.

· Demonstrable ability to take initiative and adapt ways of working to suit a specific individual and / or circumstance.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.

· Demonstrates strong negotiation and influencing skills.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy.

· Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.

· Excellent listening skills, demonstrating flexibility and an ability to learn.

· Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

· Flexibility and willingness to travel when required.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £31,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 23rd February 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 3rd March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work for in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Community Southwark 

Community Southwark is the umbrella body for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Southwark. We support charities and community groups with advice, training and volunteering. We connect organisations to each other, funders, and decision makers to make change, together. 

Our 2022-26 strategic objectives are for: 

• A more impactful and sustainable Voluntary and Community Sector 

• A more inclusive and equal Southwark 

• A collaborative Voluntary and Community Sector able to influence change 

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver collaborative projects and events with Southwark’s charities and community groups, funders, businesses and statutory partners. The role is a unique combination of building relationships with VCS groups through one-to-one funding and governance support, helping the VCS to make decisions about community grants, and organising collaborative networking events activities with the VCS and its partners.It directly builds on the Funding and Relationships recommendations in the borough’s State of the Sector report.

We welcome applications from all sectors and experience levels. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people and people from the LGBTQ+ communities. 

Job Description 

Main purpose 

• Support small grass roots groups through a ‘Funding Differently’ grants process with bid-writing, business planning, and strategy. Bring them together to share learning and collaborate on projects.

• Facilitate our Funding Working Group – a network to bring together funders and VCS group to address the challenges outlined in our State of the Sector report.   

• Lead on two projects to support parts of the VCS to collaborate and effect change, for example bringing together youth groups, funders, and statutory partners to be more strategic about funding youth services in the borough.   

• Organise two networking or shared learning events per year to bring together parts of the sector to share good practice and build connections.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

Support Grass Roots Groups through ‘Funding Differently’ 

• Help groups with an income of less that £100,000 to prepare funding applications and ensure that their governance and strategy is clear.

• Support the decision-making process to ensure that Funding Differently grants are allocated by the community in an open and transparent way 

• Individually and collectively explore further options for groups post Funding Differently decisions.

Facilitate Funding Working Group 

• Support the administration of the Funding Working Group as one of the key recommendations from our State of the Sector report. 

• Organise meetings, prepare minutes, and maintain relationships with funders and VCS groups. 

Lead Collaborative Projects 

• Build strong relationships within the sector and external local and national partners to influence change in key areas for the VCS 

• Organise working group meetings to bring together stakeholders, plan and deliver campaigns, policy or practice changes. 

• Use project management skills to drive activity such as producing research, events or lobbying opportunities.

• Support the sector to work strategically and in partnership 

Organise Shared Learning Networking Events 

• Work with the Community Southwark team, including colleagues in business volunteering and VCS Support, to design and deliver engaging events with clear purpose.

• Project manage events, liaising with venues and speakers, organising invitations and agendas, and ensuring follow up action. 

General 

• Support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives   

• Undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation   

• Work within all of Community Southwark’s policies, in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work   

• Perform five days (pro rata) consultancy on behalf of the organisation    

Changes 

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted.  It is the practice of the organisation to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This would be conducted in consultation with you through your Support & Supervision sessions. 

Person Specification  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed  

• An experienced relationship builder, creating networks and connecting others   

• An understanding and appreciation of the VCS and the potential for partnerships  

• Strategic vision – able to think through opportunities and plan for the long term  

• Excellent written and communication skills  

• An understanding of charity fundraising and governance, ideally through experience of working or volunteering with a small charity 

Behavioural competencies   

• Confident with a range of audiences, including those in senior positions  

• High level listening, influencing and negotiating skills  

• Extremely well organised, flexible and proactive  

Closing Date: 11am on Tuesday, 25th February 2025

Interviews: Friday 7th March 2025

About the Role

Location & Contract: This is a full-time, permanent role. The role is hybrid working, with travel required to our Reading hub at least once per month.

Salary: £33,487 – £37,500 per annum

Closing Date: Thursday 6th February, 12:00 pm*

*We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.

The Governance Officer & Executive Support role will provide a high level of support to our Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership team for governance services related to finance, estates and facilities across the charity. This includes planning, managing and attending meetings of SLT and Board of Trustees to record actions, risks etc when required. You will provide personalised support for, and advice to SLT and non-executives, enabling them to fulfil their roles with MAW effectively, as well as be responsible for manging the fulfilment of statutory requirements under Data Protection legislation.

This role will also be responsible for the regular and structured review of delegations and other documentation supporting the governance, risk and assurance framework along with the communication to colleagues, completing regulatory returns and other governance processes by proactively maintaining all governance records and registers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of all Board, Governance Committee and advisory group meetings.
• Be the central point for governance across Make-A-Wish ensuring that frameworks exist, are centrally stored and updated in line with agreed review points.
• Provide professional and confidential PA support and diary management to the Chief Executive and other Directors as required, managing logistics (diaries, travel, events, expenses, cross functional meetings, and communications with external parties), organising appointments and meetings to ensure effective time management.
• Deliver a high quality, responsive and proactive contact service to stakeholders, building and maintaining effective relationships across the Charity.
• Support the Director of Finance in their role as company secretary and /or the CEO with both business as usual and project work which may include internal or external governance reviews.

Essential Criteria

• Education - Maths & English GCSE (Grades A to C / 9-4 or Scottish Standard Grades) or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to organise resources, and plan and progress work activities.
• Experience in governance support.
• Ability to produce accurate and concise minutes.
• Able to operate at Board, leadership and team level.
• Extensive experience of diary management and organising meetings using electronic diary management systems.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and to handle conflicting demands.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualifications – Certificate in Charity Governance. Secretarial qualifications.
• Experience of providing personal assistant services or similar.
• Experience working with a board of trustees.
• Strong written skills able to produce outward facing documentation to a high standard.
• Project management skills.

At Make-A-Wish, we believe that agile working gives everyone an opportunity to have their own work pattern that suits their role and individual needs. We believe this is the most effective way to give our best to wish children and supporters, and as a result deliver our charitable mission in the most effective way; whilst ensuring we create a happy workplace.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant level of DBS check will be required for this role. Employment is subject to positive references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

Make-A-Wish is also committed to attracting and recruiting diverse people as it’s vital that we strive towards ensuring that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we seek to serve.

Apply for this role via our website. We are only accepting applications completed via our website here.

**No contact from agencies or media sales**

The Role

The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Our Governance Officers support our elected and appointed members, who are solicitors drawn from a wide variety of legal practice and sectors of the community and help shape the direction and views of the Law Society.

In this role you will be one of the Governance Officers within the Legal Policy Directorate responsible for providing an excellent secretariat service to our expert policy advisory committees. The committees you will support are primarily the Access to Justice Committee, Civil Justice Committee, and the Housing Law Committee. This may be subject to change depending on capacity across Governance Officers within the wider Directorate.

Governance Officers also cover for one another on an ad-hoc basis during periods of annual leave or sickness.

In this role you will be primarily responsible for scheduling and making all necessary arrangements for the meetings of the above committees. This will include drafting agendas, minutes and action lists, and collating and distributing meeting materials electronically. You will keep accurate records of committee activity and respond to queries in between meetings. You will also assist with some of the processes for appointing the Society's members to the committees.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be highly organised and will have experience of preparing and supporting the running of large formal meetings. A knowledge of law and/or governance is not essential for this role but would be helpful particularly in dealing with the more technical aspects of committee business.

You will have experience of taking minutes and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will need to be able to pay attention to detail while managing competing priorities.

You will have experience of working with senior stakeholders, ideally with those who, like our elected and appointed members, are managing their voluntary commitments to us alongside often busy professional lives.

You will have IT literacy. We use MS Office 365 (including MS Teams for virtual meetings and collaboration). Appropriate training will be provided.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, stimulating policy environment, have prior experience of governance and believe this could be the right next role for you, please get in touch.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, excellence, clarity and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a health related charity to recruit for the Data Protection & Governance Officer in order toensure that the charity’s processes personal data in compliance with UK data protection laws.

You will play a key role in managing data breaches, providing expert guidance, and fostering a culture of compliance across the organisation.

As a Data Protection & Governance Officer you will:

• Provide expert advice on the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
• Investigate and manage potential data breaches, ensuring compliance with ICO guidelines.
• Maintain and update data protection policies and procedures.
• Complete and oversee compliance documentation such as ROPAs and DPIAs.
• Deliver staff training on data protection.
• Support governance and risk management processes, including preparing reports and coordinating meetings.
• Assist with the implementation of best practices outlined in the Charity Governance Code.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO), IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar certification.
• Proven experience in data protection roles, including conducting DPIAs.
• Ability to engage assertively and work collaboratively.
• Practical experience working in the role of a Data Protection Officer
• Experience acting as a subject matter expert in privacy and data protection
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders at differing levels of seniority
• Experience in undertaking Data Protection Impact assessments (DPIAs)
• Good knowledge of corporate governance and procedures
• Experience using relevant systems to manage good governance and data protection

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in the charity sector.
• Background in risk and compliance.

  Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- Fully remote with occasional meeting in London

 Closing date: on rolling basis 

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement 

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job purpose 
To provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Board, Senior Leadership Team and Carers Advisory Panel, including organisation wide meetings and Board meetings. To provide support to ensure organisational compliance with legal and statutory duties and good governance.
Key responsibilities 
 To be the first point of contact for enquiries, managing incoming phone calls and 
generic inboxes, ensuring that enquires are escalated efficiently and calls transferred 
to appropriate DCC team members.
 Co-ordinate the organisation wide calendar and provide administrative support for 
internal meetings.
 Provide administrative support for board meetings including the distribution of 
papers and minute-taking.
 Provide the Chair with administrative and secretarial support as required, including 
support with the onboarding process for new Trustees.
 Support the Director of Finance and Resources in ensuring compliance with 
Companies House, Charity Commission and best practice in all areas of governance.
 Support the Director of Finance and Resources to ensure that organisational policies 
and procedures are up to date and in line with changes to the law and best practice.
 Provide support to the Head of Policy and Campaigns, in particular with
administration relating to the Carers’ Advisory Panel and communication with panel 
members.
 Provide administrative support during recruitment and induction of staff or 
volunteers.
 To provide additional administrative support across the organisation, as required.

Are you an experienced leader looking for a fresh challenge where you can apply your expertise in leading high quality compliance and governance?

We are looking for a dynamic leader to join St Mungo's as the Director of Governance and Compliance, to play a fundamental role in ensuring good governance and compliance, safeguarding the interests of our clients, colleagues, donors, and stakeholders. In this pivotal role, you'll help us achieve our vision of rebuilding lives and ending homelessness.

The Director of Governance and Compliance will take accountability for driving a culture of compliance across St Mungo’s. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead strategic and operational risk management while providing effective leadership and team management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with key regulators, ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Support the Board and Chief Executive in maintaining proper governance of the charity.
• Act as safeguarding lead, ensuring client protection and addressing feedback and complaints.
• Deliver a comprehensive health, safety, and quality program that meets all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

About you

We are looking for an adaptable leader who demonstrates the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, who can demonstrate commitment to ethical conduct and compliance in all activities. To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Senior experience in governance and compliance within a charity, registered provider, or similar organisation.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including the Regulator of Social Housing and the Charity Commission.
• Effective leadership and change management abilities, with a talent for motivating and developing staff.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Experience in health, safety, and quality assurance, ensuring programmes meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Knowledge in risk management, business continuity planning, and internal audit delivery is a plus, along with relevant qualifications such as Company Secretary or governance credentials.

Whilst our main office is currently in Tower Hill, London, where you will work for at least 2 days per week, we are flexible and encourage a blended working pattern including working from home and across other London or St Mungo’s regional hub locations. More details can be provided at interview stage.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10 am on 10 February 2025

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

About Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners exist to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. We work to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential. 

Lord's Taverners are an evolving and transforming Charity with a heritage of 75 years, with an ambition to impact the lives of more young people than ever before. 

Lord’s Taveners is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our workforce should be truly representative of all sections of society and the communities we serve.

Each employee should feel respected and able to give their best.

Our values: We Include, We Inspire and We Empower drive everything we do. 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail focused individual to join Lord's Taverners as our Governance Manager. They will ensure that Lord’s Taverners governance is robust and efficient abiding to the charity code of governance, leading organisational compliance and ensuring that good governance supports quality decision making using legal and best practice frameworks.

Benefits

- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 

- Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year 

- Pension contribution of 6% 

- Group income protection (long-term incapacity pay) 

- Critical illness 

- Life assurance (death in service) 

- Health Cash Plan 

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay 

- Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) 

- Two volunteering days 

- Birthday day off 

- Season ticket loan 

- Flexible working 

- Wellbeing plan 

Hybrid Expectations

This role is based out of HQ (London based) in a co-working space with other charity organisations. There is a minimum requirement to attend at least 2 days per week.

First Stage Interview

Wednesday 12th February

Second Stage Interview

Friday 21st February

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Director of Finance and Planning to join our Executive Leadership Team.

You'll lead the development and implementation of the financial strategy, financial management, planning and reporting of Ambitious about Autism to facilitate the achievement of the charity's strategy.  You'll be the Chief Financial Officer for Ambitious About Autism School Trust. Acting as Company Secretary, you will lead the governance support function to ensure effective and compliant governance for both the registered Charity and the Multi Academy Trust that make up Ambitious about Autism.

You'll contribute to the development of the organisation's overall strategy and operational plan as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, whilst ensuring that colleagues have the financial, economic and resource information and advice they need for them to fulfil their responsibilities. You'll support the organisation to develop its business model, leading the organisation's planning processes and developing performance management systems, producing regular report of progress against plans.

Please find links to our strategy and our most recent report and accounts by clicking 'apply via website' and accessing the links on the job page:

We are looking for someone who has:

• An accountancy qualification (Member or Fellow of one of the CCAB accountancy bodies)
• Strategic knowledge of finance, business planning, governance, data protection and risk management
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector and experience of supporting a Board to achieve the highest standard of governance
• Proven experience of effectively leading a finance function
• Proven experience of developing, proposing and managing income and expenditure budgets in a £20m+ organisation

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a leading and innovative London-based theatre in their search for an Executive and Governance Coordinator. This pivotal role will provide vital support to the organisation's joint CEOs and ensure the smooth operation of the Executive Office.

This is a full-time, permanent position, requiring five days per week in their London office.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive and Governance Coordinator will manage the CEOs' complex diaries, balancing competing priorities to maximise the efficiency of their time. Acting as the first point of contact for the Executive Office, the postholder will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships internally and externally. Additionally, the Coordinator will oversee governance administration, ensuring that board and subcommittee meetings are effectively scheduled, and producing concise, timely minutes.

To succeed in this role, you will have substantial experience in executive-level support and governance administration. You will excel in building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to draft high-level stakeholder communications on behalf of an executive team. You will also bring a proactive and flexible approach, thriving in a fast-paced environment. While a background in the arts or charity sector would be advantageous, it is not essential.

To discuss this opportunity further, please apply with your CV in the first instance. Strong candidates will be contacted for a more in-depth conversation and provided with the full job description.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are dedicated to supporting you throughout the application process.

About Us

Stonebridge City Farm is much more than just an inner-city farm. While we are indeed a beloved destination for local families—offering an array of animals, gardens, a vibrant play area, cozy café and a unique shop—we pride ourselves on being a vital community hub, free from the burden of an entrance fee. 

About You

As our ideal candidate you’ll bring a wealth of strategic and organisational leadership experience, having worked closely with boards, a variety of stakeholder groups, and people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Your strong communication skills and passionate advocacy for the charity’s mission will be key to our continued success. Equally important are your business acumen, financial awareness, and creativity in identifying new opportunities for collaborative working and funding partnerships.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the leadership of Stonebridge City Farm in pursuit of its charitable and financial objectives, ensuring that strategic and operational plans are developed and implemeted.

PLEASE REFER TO THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK FOR FULL DETAILS.

We want to hire a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to play a key role in our small but dynamic team. This role supports our CEO, manages key operational functions, and oversees financial and administrative processes, ensuring the smooth running of our organisation. You’ll be at the heart of our work, helping to strengthen youth services across the West Midlands.

This is a part-time (2 days/14 hours per week) permanent role. The role is remote, with equipment provided. We’re looking for someone with excellent digital literacy, strong relationship management skills, and experience in project coordination, governance, or financial oversight—ideally within the non-profit sector.

The successful candidate will maintain internal systems, support external relationships with funders and partners, and supervise the Training & Finance Administrator to ensure high-quality service delivery. Your role will involve financial oversight, including budgeting and reporting, as well as managing contracts, governance compliance, and organisational planning to support YFWM’s long-term stability and impact.

About us: Youth Focus West Midlands (YFWM) supports the development and delivery of high-quality youth work across the West Midlands. We work with youth workers, professionals, agencies, and policymakers to strengthen the sector, providing resources, training, and strategic support. As a registered charity, we help organisations and individuals develop youth work opportunities, advocate for best practices, and facilitate partnerships to ensure young people in the region benefit from impactful and inclusive services.

Job Profile

The L&G Assistant provides high-quality administrative support to the Leadership & Governance roles across CAFOD, including the Executive Director and other Directors. The post reports to the Leadership & Governance Officer but works closely with the Executive Director. The post holder will work closely with the Leadership & Governance Officer, following the details of everyday tasks and thinking and planning ahead for the Executive Director and the Leadership Team. The post holder will also act as an important point of contact for staff, volunteers and external stakeholders in contacting the Director. 

Key Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the L&G Officer, this postholder ensures that Executive meetings are well coordinated, with all papers provided and minutes taken
• This involves supporting the L&G Officer in scheduling meetings, drafting agendas in line with governance and reporting cycles, and ensuring minutes and follow-up actions are monitored.
• Cover minuting for other corporate meetings when capacity in other teams requires support.
• To ensure internal and external working relationships, speaking events and meetings involving the Executive Director are well planned and coordinated.
• To organise and maintain the Director’s diary and meeting arrangements, to ensure the Director is well briefed by providing appropriate papers and information for both internal and external meetings managing the input from the appropriate specialists within CAFOD.
• To support the Exec Director in managing her e-mail inbox and ensure timely response to all internal and external correspondence, and other enquiries which come to her, either dealing with these personally, or liaising with other members of staff as appropriate, progressing and tracking work as necessary.
• To support the management of the flow of papers and documents through the Exec Director’s office; ensuring the effective management of actions and distribution of Directorate post.
• To facilitate good communication between the Directors, staff and volunteers, face-to-face and via CAFOD’s intranet. Providing support in preparing blogs, articles and other corporate messages.
• To provide practical support for any Board or Executive events, booking venues, hosting and coordinating, and drawing on volunteers from across the organisation for internal events when necessary.
• In collaboration with the Leadership and Governance Officer, develop and maintain the Leadership and Governance, Trustee Extranet and Leadership and Governance SharePoint sites, ensuring that documentation and performance information is easily accessible. Provide guidance and coaching in the use of on-line tools as necessary.
• Ensuring communications and Annual and Diocesan reports are sent to the Bishops of England and Wales during key moments throughout the year.
• Support on the logistics for Trustee and Executive Director travel in both the UK and internationally when required.
• Support the L&G Officer on various Governance responsibilities including Due diligence requests for other teams.
• Provide hospitality for the Director’s external meetings, and key visitors.
• Coordinating the CAFOD Policies Sharepoint site, liaising with Policy holders to ensure corporate policies are up to date and available to staff where appropriate, including the Modern Slavery Statement.
• Covering the L&G Officer during any absence, this may include attending and minuting Trustee Board and Committee meetings.  

Safeguarding

All CAFOD staff share the responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Working together

• Managing ourselves: Can organise self, processes and people, especially when under pressure
• Managing ourselves: Recognise what needs to be done and takes action to deal with it.
• Working with others: Supports others to make decisions and achieve results across different departments and management levels.
• Communicating: Can succinctly and accurately summarise discussions both verbally and in writing

Making change happen

• Managing Resources: Looks out for the cost-effective options seeking the best value for CAFOD.
• Achieving results: Has a clear sense of purpose and priorities and can focus on achieving agreed outcomes
• Managing our performance: Is able to ask for help and seek support for their own development.

Understanding CAFOD

• Understanding Catholic identity: Demonstrating an understanding how our work with the Catholic Community enables us to further our Vision and Mission
• Understanding CAFOD: Can describe and communicate what is distinctive about CAFOD as a Catholic development agency and how this supports us to achieve our Vision and Mission

Job-specific competencies

• Excellent written communication skills, with an eye for detail and proven ability to write clearly, and concisely online and offline.
• Ability to build rapport, in order to deal amicably with people at all levels both inside and outside CAFOD
• Thinks ahead and plans work to avoid pile-ups during the busiest times.
• Displays sound judgement and decision-making and handles confidential matters appropriately
• Capacity to grasp and maintain an overview of a complex range of tasks, issues and working relationships and be able to take necessary initiative.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

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Job Description ​​and Person Specification

Job title: Commercial Officer

Reporting to: Senior Commercial Manager

Location: Field based, with regular visits to the office and our food partner locations.

Contract type: Permanent  

Hours per week: 35 hours Full Time

Salary & Grade: £30,287 - £31,881

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups.  Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. For more information visit our website.

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company [EB1] stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us. 

The role 

Main areas of responsibility

The Commercial Officer will support the development, identification, and management of relationships with key Fresh Produce industry partners, securing sustainable sources of surplus food for the FareShare network. You will support the Commercial Manager’s and other internal teams to execute joint business plans, deliver strategic projects, and support our partners to overcome barriers to redistributing surplus food.

This role will involve working with partners to ensure consistent delivery of agreed initiatives and develop solutions that add value for both FareShare and its partners. You will also play a key role in ensuring regular communication and reporting to drive progress and maintain strong relationships.

You will work closely with FareShare colleagues within FareShare and across the UK in our partner organisations in order to provide the best service to our food partners, our network, and the charities we deliver to.

Partnership Support

• With support from Commercial Manager’s, undertake research to identify potential new partners in the Fresh Produce Industry and manage relationships with new and current partners.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Joint Business Plans with Fresh Produce industry partners to drive growth in surplus food redistribution, funding, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication with food partners, including on-site visits, to ensure alignment and progress against agreed objectives.
• Research and understand our partners, including key ESG initiatives, waste streams, key personnel within the organisation that will help drive its success and engage the relevant internal departments through both desked based research and face to face contact.
• Create and deliver engaging presentations for the acquisition and retention of food partners, effectively presenting the benefits of working with FareShare.
• Use our food data and other stats to identify trends to food partner supply and to effectively manage food partners, identifying appropriate milestones and opportunities to prompt lapsed or infrequent partners.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Fundraising, and Volunteering teams to optimise supplier onboarding, food distribution, and partner communications.
• Support with the administration of the Surplus with Purpose Fund.

Project Support

• Support on projects with our partners, liaising with cross-functional teams such as, Supply Chain, Operations, and Network Development to deliver objectives.
• Support the delivery of internal cross-functional projects designed to increase food volumes and strategic value for FareShare.

Person Specification 

 Essential Criteria 

• Experience of working in or alongside the food industry in account management or customer facing role
• Strong relationship skills, building and maintaining relationships across a range of levels and with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in presenting confidently to a range of stakeholders at varying levels
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Offices packages and a good level of numeracy and literacy. 

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience of managing accounts in the FMCG, food, retail or other fast moving customer service orientated sector
• Track record of using selling and negotiation skills with professionalism and integrity to achieve desired outcomes & targets.
• Management of initiatives and projects such as new product launches, operational initiatives, promotional activity or similar
• Experience of analysing and communicating data.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, the Fresh Produce industry
• Knowledge of and interest in Sustainable Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and experience of its application within the business environment.

Competencies and behaviours 

• Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of food waste and surplus redistribution
• Motivation towards, and interest in, FareShare’s mission
• Problem solving ability, able to think laterally and creatively
• Highly motivated, comfortable working independently and using initiative as well as being an enthusiastic team player contributing to group tasks and team working

Benefits

• Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
• 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
• Season ticket loan