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About IMO Charity

Inspire Motivate Overcome (IMO) was established in 2006 to create safe, engaging, and inspiring spaces for young people through recreational and diversionary activities. Our roots are in the Audley & Queen’s Park ward in Blackburn, Lancashire – a vibrant but often under-resourced area. What began as a small initiative has since evolved into a respected grassroots charity that works at the heart of the community.

Over the years, IMO has expanded its reach and impact by listening to local voices and responding to real needs. We work collaboratively with residents, statutory services, and partner organisations to fill service gaps, tackle social inequalities, and create opportunities for all.

Our projects span youth engagement, education, employment support, mentoring, mental health and well-being, and community development. Whether it’s through sports programmes, training workshops, youth leadership initiatives, or one-to-one support, our goal is to empower individuals to thrive and inspire those around them.

Our Ethos
At IMO, we believe in the power of community. Our ethos is rooted in supporting those who shape future generations – be they family members, peers, educators, businesses, or community leaders. By equipping people with the tools, confidence, and networks they need, we help build a more resilient, inclusive, and hopeful society.

Why Join IMO?

Working with IMO means becoming part of a passionate, dedicated team that values innovation, integrity, and compassion. We offer a supportive and flexible working environment where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a visible difference. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful, right at the heart of community change.

Our Organisational Value:

1. Passion
2. Respect
3. Accountability 
4. Team Work
5. Knowledge
6. Action
7. Equality & Diversity 

Purpose of Post:

The Marketing & Communications Officer will be responsible for the administration and co-ordination of consistent marketing and communications messages and activities, promotions, exhibitions, PR campaigns, social media, digital/website content, uphold brand integrity, which enhances and grows the reputation and awareness of IMO Charity.

The Marketing and Communications Officer will play a key role in supporting the Business Development Manager to manage the ‘public face’ of IMO Charity. It is expected that the Marketing & Communications Officer will contribute strategically and creatively about how to promote the organisations services and activities to engage all members and stakeholders, offering inventive ideas for creating captivating marketing content and the drive to deliver it with a flair for language, keeping up-to-date with changes in the social media and attention to detail.  

The Marketing & Communications Officer will work closely with the staff, supporting them to develop and deliver communication plans, in line with meeting the overall strategic objectives of the organisation.

A prime area of responsibility will be to work with the Business Development Manager and other team members in delivering contractual obligations and impact reporting associated with marketing and communications across all projects.

The officer will support the IMO Charity team by inputting and contributing towards the activities and development of tenders, grant applications, market research, membership support, data analysis, events and any other activities required to achieve IMO Charity marketing objectives.

Employee Benefits:​

1. 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
2. Flexible working arrangements
3. Pension Scheme
4. Sick pay
5. Internal staff well-being group to support staff welfare
6. Personal development opportunities
7. Free staff parking
8. Health Benefits

To view the marketing & communications job specification view the marketing doccument attached. 

You will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the Medical Research Foundation’s Board and committees. Working closely with senior leaders and Board members you will ensure that the governance processes run seamlessly and efficiently.

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of a first-class governance service to the Board of Trustees and its supporting committees, ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Medical Research Foundation’s governance processes. This includes coordinating Board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and documentation.

You will be adept at diary management and have the ability to manage multiple priorities.

You will have experience of:

• providing diary management support
• committee secretarial duties
• providing customer service

You will be able to:

• communicate confidently in writing and verbally with colleagues and senior stakeholders
• demonstrate strong organisational skills including the management of multiple activities
• demonstrate high level customer service skills
• deliver on time and to a high standard with excellent attention to detail
• demonstrate a high level of IT skill that can be used to deliver day-to-day work and to improve business processes

About the Medical Research Foundation

Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.

There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.

Salary and working arrangements

The salary for this position is £30,000.00 - £34,000.00 (pro-rata for part time hours). Ideally this will be a part time post at 21.6 hours per week however we are open and flexible to a full time working arrangement.

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of two days a week (for part time employees) and a minimum of three days per week (for full time employees) with the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

Governance Officer

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures its staff, encourages development and rewards staff for their hard work. If the answer is yes, then this is the role for you! 

Position: Governance Officer

Location: Oxford/hybrid

Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week

Salary: £28,713.20 to £30,921.84 per annum (FTE £35,412.95 to £38,136.93)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025 at midnight. Interviews will take place in Oxford on Wednesday 30th April 2025

The Role

We are looking for a proactive, committed and skilled Governance Officer to join the team.

In this role you will provide a comprehensive, high quality secretariat service, particularly to the Bishop’s Council, which acts as the Board of Directors of the Diocesan Board of Finance (income £30M, assets £520m, over 100 staff) and oversees a wide range of activity.

The Diocese is one of the largest in the Church of England covering the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire with a thousand parishes, church schools and chaplaincies.  It is active in environmental action, addressing poverty and inequality, supporting children and youth work and much, much more.

You will ensure that meetings are scheduled and organised, agendas created, minutes recorded, and action lists monitored; elections organised and appointments made; governance advice given; relevant policies are in place and statutory registers are maintained.  You will have the opportunity to be in the room when most of the organisation’s key decisions are taken. You will be required to work occasional evenings (1 each in May and December) and Saturdays (1 each in March, June and November), with time off in lieu.

About You

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins this work. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

To be successful in this role you will be an initiative-taker with strong administrative, governance support and minute-taking experience and ideally have previously worked with senior stakeholders. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills, accuracy, and diligence, especially in written work and be highly organised. You will also be flexible and adaptable to changing work demands.

Benefits and rewards include:

• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days

• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days

• Hybrid working

• Free parking and subsidised on-site café

• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)

• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including flexible working arrangements and a generous sick pay provision

• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans

• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as Governance Officer, Governance Administrator, Governance Coordinator, Governance Support, Governance Assistant, Secretary, PA, EA, Operations Officer, Operations Assistant, Operations Governance. #INDNFP

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

Are you passionate about strong governance and making a meaningful impact? We’re looking for a Governance Manager to play a key role in ensuring The King’s Trust operates smoothly and efficiently on a 12-month, Maternity cover basis. (this role is open to suitable candidates who would like to work on a part-time basis over either 3 or 4 days per week, or can be full-time).

From taking a lead on governance matters, working directly with ELT and Trustees, to leading on the implementation and monitoring of our Environmental Management, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our organisation remains accountable and effective.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on organisation, loves problem-solving, and is confident working with senior leaders. You’ll be the go-to person for governance queries, managing committee meetings, and keeping policies up to date – all while helping The Trust maintain its high standards. Plus, with a focus on sustainability, you’ll contribute to our environmental commitments and reporting.

If you’re a self-starter with great communication skills and a passion for governance, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and help shape the future of The King’s Trust.

About the role

Our governance function oversees compliance and risk management, both of which contribute to effective decision making. As a skilled governance professional, you’ll play a leading role in effectively managing our governance team. You’ll provide a high-quality secretariat function, including managing the Board business forward planning, delivery of Board meetings and oversight and implementation of post meeting actions.

You will utilise your knowledge and experience within data protection to manage and oversee all data protection and privacy protocols for the Medical Research Foundation, ensuring that we mitigate risk.

You’ll be excellent at nurturing links and building sound relationships as well as having an uncompromising approach to precision as well as a strong eye for detail.

You will have experience of:

• independently providing meeting management to governing boards and committees, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
• managing a governance function in the not-for-profit sector, through holding a lead governance role in a small organisation or by managing aspects of governance in a larger organisation.
• (and knowledge of) data protection laws and providing data protection best practice advice.

You will be able to:

• communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally with colleagues, trustees and other stakeholders including the ability to write reports, briefings, and minutes.
• demonstrate high level organisational and project management skills including the management of multiple activities.
• demonstrate high level of IT skill that can be used to deliver day-to-day work and to improve business processes.
• work confidently in a team and be self-motivated to work alone.
• Manage others including upwards.

About the Medical Research Foundation

Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.

There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.

Salary and working arrangements

The salary for this position is £45,000.00 (pro-rata for part time hours). Ideally this will be a part time post at 21.6 hours per week however we are open and flexible to a full time working arrangement.

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of two days a week (for part time employees) and a minimum of three days per week (for full time employees) with the option to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

Compliance and Information Governance Officer
Based: Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Salary: £32,515 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about compliance, governance, and data protection? Do you thrive in a role that requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work across multiple areas of governance and information security?

As a Compliance & Information Governance Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring Midland Heart and its legal entities comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and governance frameworks. You'll also support our Data Protection Manager in implementing and monitoring robust Information Governance and Data Protection systems across the business.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the organisation of Annual General Meetings, including distributing papers, travel arrangements and expenses payments.
• Supporting the preparation of reports and papers, including Audit & Risk, Information Security Forum and Data Protection.
• Provide advice and guidance on Data Protection related matters to internal stakeholders.
• Support the response process to rights requests, third party requests for personal information, personal data breaches and other related enquiries from the business.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge of Data Protection and/or Corporate Governance practices, evidenced in CV and covering letter through either: A) previous experience of delivering Data Protection and/or Corporate Governance activities, or B) a strong desire to pursue a career in Data Protection / Corporate Governance.
• Previous experience in a consumer relations role (e.g. account management or complaints management).
• Experience of delivering a range of administrative tasks.
• Experience of producing business reports.

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Closing Date:14 April 2025

Interested?

Applying is easy - simply click the apply button. You will be directed to our candidate portal. There you can upload a CV and Cover Letter which highlight your suitability against the above criteria.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

No agencies please

We have a newly created opportunity for a Governance Administrator to join the team here at RBL.  

Reporting to our Head of Governance, this role will see you responsible for providing top level administrative and organisational support to our busy Governance team, ensuring the smooth day to day running of corporate governance for our organisation.

In this fast paced role, you will manage the Corporate Calendar and support the team and Chief of Staff with diary management, travel arrangements and administration tasks. You will assist in providing support for RBLs annual election officer cycle and Annual Conference, complete statutory filing of regulatory governance returns and provide support to our Trustees.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Annually produce the corporate calendar (in conjunction with the Governance Manager) including all meetings of the Board of Trustees, its Committees, the Executive Board and Subsidiary Boards
- Identify and book appropriate virtual and physical venues for meetings, ensuring adequate resources / equipment / catering etc are arranged
- Manage the diary and travel arrangements for the Chief of Staff and Trustees
- Provide cover in taking formal minutes at Trustee committee meetings
- Continue the development and maintenance of the system for managing the personal data of the Board of Trustees and other governance volunteers
- Assist the governance team in the run up to and during the RBL Annual Conference regarding requests for printing, meeting bookings, creating PPT slides, and other administrative tasks
- Support the Governance Team in the annual election cycle for Trustees and the Membership Council and the induction of successful applicants, as well as working with L&D and the Head of Governance on the onboarding, induction and continuous development of the Board of Trustees and other governance volunteers

You will bring experience working in a busy administrative role and have excellent communication and relationship management skills, able to confidently communicate and engage with a range of stakeholders. Your ability to work at pace will be second to none and you will have highly effective planning and organisational skills. Most importantly you will have a passion for your work and will be eager to utilise that to support the work of RBL. 

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Governance Manager

Home/Office Based (Matlock)

Fixed, 37.5 hour per week permanent contract

£45,560 - £53,600 per annum

Our Governance Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all governance work, providing support to the Board, CEO and Executive Team in all matters relating to governance and in particular for the Board and Committee meetings.

You’ll ensure that transactional activities are accurately completed within specified timeframes and co-ordinate all committees of the YHA Board and advise on and implement good governance practice.

Why work for YHA?

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:

• 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
• Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
• Free YHA Membership each year
• Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program

What will you be doing?

• Lead and advising on all matters relating to governance including the constitution, memorandum and articles of association, standing orders and codes of conduct, including leading the implementation of any changes agreed by the Board.
• Provide best practice governance advice and support to the Chair, Board, CEO and Executive team, ensuring regulatory/codes of practice compliance, ongoing review of consultations on charity governance and promoting good governance in practice.
• Provide governance support to the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, Finance Committee, People, Remuneration, Impact and Engagement Committee, and the National Officers and Committee Chairs meeting and any other meetings linked to governance.
• Monitor changes in relevant governance legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action.
• Project manage the organisation and delivery of the Annual General Meeting
• Plan and co-ordinate the annual Trustee induction programme.
• Responsible for the administration of the Company, for example: maintaining statutory company records and making the appropriate governance filings to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• You’ll be the Company Secretary for YHA (England and Wales) and YHA Trading Limited.
• Assist the CEO and Executive with internal and external promotion, PR or other publications and events as required and particularly in relation to corporate governance and Board related issues.
• Develop relationships of trust and confidence, working pro-actively with the Chair, individual Board members, the CEO, Executive team, and external lawyers, where appropriate. You’ll be key in liaising between National Office teams and Board members.

What Skills and Experience do you need?

• Experience of providing governance support at Board level.
• Chartered Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (or equivalent) or studying towards the qualification or suitable other experience. Experience of working independently, pro-actively and sensitively with senior stakeholders (Chair, CEO, Board members, Exec directors).
• Excellent project management skills and experience.
• Project team leadership skills and experience.
• Experience of budgetary control.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of corporate and charity governance, including of company secretary functional requirements.
• Friendly, supportive, authoritative and approachable with the ability to adapt communication style to build positive relationships and provide proactive support for internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to take comprehensive and accurate minutes at speed.
• Able to adapt written communication style to deal with formal Board and governance communications, but equally at home with more informal communications when appropriate.
• Good level of IT skills particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and a working knowledge of portals for distributing and viewing board and committee papers.
• Very well organised, self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative, to deal authoritatively with providing best practice advice, peaks and troughs in workload, and conflicting priorities including between departments and individuals.
• Able and willing to flex hours worked in order to cover Board and AGM meeting at weekends and frequent evenings and occasional early mornings (for committee meetings and distribution of Board and Committee papers) and travel to hostels throughout the network to support Board and other meetings, for which Time Off in Lieu will be provided.
• Flexible and adaptable, and willing to support the Chair, Board, CEO, Executive Team, and External Affairs Team.
• A good understanding of charity governance, operational and departmental organisation and requirements.
• A discreet and trusted confidante and source of advice for the Chair and CEO when needed, including tactful handling of sensitive/political issues.
• An advocate of YHA at all times, supporting our charitable object, vision and HEART values.
• Holds a current driving licence or able to travel independently, including to rural locations. For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.

At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Who are YHA?

YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.

About the Heart of England Forest

The Heart of England Forest is helping to reverse centuries of woodland decline by creating and conserving a huge broadleaf forest in the heart of the country, a place of enduring natural beauty, protected and secured for generations to come.

We take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment. Our work creating biodiverse habitats that support not just wildlife, but human life, will give us all the best chance of adapting to our changing climate.

The Forest is more than just trees…
It is home to an incredible array of habitats, including new tree planting, mature and ancient woodland, grassland, heathland, farmland, and wetland, that enable animals, plants, and people to thrive. As the Forest grows, eventually covering 30,000 acres (an area the size of 17,000 football pitches), so too will the benefits to both our health and that of the natural world.

About the role

In this role you will be the main support for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, as well as the wider Trustee membership, ensuring smooth and effective governance, as well as providing some support to the Chief Executive and the Chief Financial and Operating Officer.

You will be the main point of contact for our Trustees, this includes co-ordinating Board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and documentation, minuting meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple deadlines. You will have excellent communication skills, keeping the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team up to date with relevant information.

What we offer

• Flexible working to ensure a work-life balance
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Contributory company pension with 4.5% employer contribution
• Health Cash Plan – get cash back on opticians, dentists and more!
• Group Income Protection Scheme – to support you if you get sick
• Employee Assistance Programme – financial, physical and mental wellbeing support
• Access to exclusive discounts from thousands of retailers
• Life Assurance at four times your basic salary

To find out more and how to apply download our candidate pack.

Location: Head office in Victoria typically 1-2 days per week, remaining working from home
Flexible working: this role is based in Victoria with typical working hours of 9-5pm. Hybrid working is available in this position. Flexible working requests are available from day one. We would also consider applications from part time applicants working 4-4.5 days per week.
Salary: £80,000
 
We also offer:
 

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

 
Role & Responsibilities
 
Our COO is a pivotal role – a similar role has not existed within our organisation for five years, during which time our income has increased from £4.5 million to over £6 million and rising. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys making a role their own, finds great fulfilment in supporting others to achieve their best, and enjoys seeing positive changes in action.
 
As our COO, you’ll be a member of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team with day-to-day overall leadership responsibility for finance, people, organisational development, impact measurement and governance.

• Support the CEO in ensuring the Trust’s good governance, including planning and preparation for Board and subcommittee meetings, and broader Trustee engagement including recruitment and away days
• Working closely with the CEO and SLT, take ownership of the development and implementation of the Trust’s 5yr strategic business plan ensuring regular review of financial progress and high-quality reporting to the Board
• Lead on risk management, business continuity and crisis management including resilience planning and developing contingency procedures
• Lead, develop and manage the Central Services team including two direct reports: Head of Finance and Head of People & Organisational Development
• Act as the Trust’s Health and Safety lead by taking a proactive approach to oversight and monitoring of the Trust’s H&S management systems and processes

 
(Please see job description for full role profile)
 
Our ideal Chief Operating Officer

• Senior level experience in an organisation with responsibility for developing, implementing and reviewing financial and strategic business plans
• Strong strategic finance and financial forecasting experience including working knowledge of charity SORP accounting, VAT, Gift Aid and balance of restricted and unrestricted income
• Proven skill and confidence in building, working with and interpreting complex financial spreadsheets and data; including the ability to model different financial scenarios and communicate effectively both with qualified finance professionals and non-finance colleagues
• Experience of working collaboratively to set and monitor organisational budgets and income targets, ensuring that accountability is embedded throughout the organisation and supporting organisational growth
• Commercial acumen, including a track record in identifying, developing and supporting successful and sustainable commercial operations within an organisation
• Demonstrable experience of overseeing the collation, analysis and communication of data to produce internal and external evaluations and reports

Closing Date: 28th April at 10am
 
Interviews: Are scheduled to take place on 5th May(first stage) and 9th May (second stage) and reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates including the choice to meet online or in-person.
 
Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
 
Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities. Find out more about London Wildlife Trust’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion on our website.
 
We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people. Read about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.
 
Our COO is a pivotal role – a similar role has not existed within our organisation for five years, during which time our income has increased from £4.5 million to over £6 million and rising. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys making a role their own, finds great fulfilment in supporting others to achieve their best, and enjoys seeing positive changes in action.
 
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About Reprieve

Reprieve works with people whose circumstances have made them extremely vulnerable. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

About this role

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance is responsible for providing independent, strategic and proactive legal advice to Reprieve and is a critical member of the Senior Management Team. This is an exciting and varied role in which no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to interact with inspiring people throughout Reprieve as well as those outside of Reprieve who are integral partners in our work. 

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will be a UK-based qualified solicitor or barrister, or have an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction with sufficient experience working within the UK in a legal capacity either in private practice or in-house environment.

The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will report to Reprieve’s Board and its Risk Committee; and attend, observe and minute meetings of our Finance Committee and Nominations Committee. They will be expected to play a key role in any special ad-hoc committees established by the Board from time to time, for instance, in the event of a serious incident occurring.

All staff will feel confident to approach the Deputy Director, Legal and Governance with challenging legal questions that cut across Reprieve cases, fundraising and operations. Trustees will feel confident to entrust you to support the SMT in managing risks at Reprieve, and third parties such as suppliers and external counsel will feel comfortable liaising with you, even when the issues being discussed are complex and confidential.

Collaboration is at the heart of Reprieve’s strategy. The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will have a proven ability to think pragmatically and laterally, to provide sound judgement, to work and collaborate well with teams, and to communicate effectively. They will be wholly committed to the clients Reprieve serves and the issues that Reprieve seeks to address.

Location, contract and salary

The role is a part-time (four days per week) permanent position with an annual salary of £53,620.80 FTE (pro-rated to £53,621 for a four-day week) per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. 

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% of their working hours from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview.

Full details and how to apply

Please see the job description for full details on this role. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 13 April 2025. 

We have the pleasure of partnering with Youth Connect South West, an independent non-profit charity dedicated to supporting young people in Bath, Northeast Somerset and parts of Dorset.  They offer a wide range of opportunities for young people aged 11-25, both universal and targeted, to help them thrive.

Their comprehensive support includes youth work, alternative education, personalised 1-1 assistance, and valuable career advice and guidance. They have multiple locations including the Bath City Centre Youth Space, Radstock Youth Hub and Southside Youth Centre, and are committed to providing accessible services that cater to the diverse needs of our youth.

Youth Connect South West are now looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, who is strategically focused, combining strong business acumen with expertise in the young people's sector providing both targeted support and alternative educational provision along with youth work and community activity.  This combination will enable the CEO to understand the unique needs and opportunities within this field, driving the charity's growth and development.  The CEO leads a Senior Management Team and is responsible for ensuring outstanding and compliant governance across all aspects of the charity.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the charity sector, in a related field
• Demonstrated success in business development and fundraising 
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation 
• Clear and inspirational leadership and management skills
• Flair and engagement with supporters and internal and external stakeholders and building effective partnerships at senior level
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and practices

The new Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the day to day running of the Charity.  To provide effective leadership and direction for the organisation. To have full responsibility for the effective management and development of all services connected with the Charity, and to be responsible for the standard of support provided to all those using their services.  The successful candidate will instil the positive culture of the organisation and motivating the team to achieve fantastic results.  You will be a problem solver who understands the bigger picture and will be able to demonstrate this through your experiences.  You will be able to develop highly effective partnerships, be an active listener, excellent communicator and be an ambassador for the charity. 

If you feel you have the values and skills to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. All applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. 

Closing date for applications: 8th May 2025

Interview date:  TBC

We're looking for a strategic, analytical, and leadership-oriented Director of Governance and Assurance to join our Head Office located in Islington.

£85,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

As the Director of Governance and Assurance, you will provide sector-leading company secretariat, governance, and assurance, ensuring the governance structure efficiently manages regulated activities and commercial group entities. The post-holder will also advise and support the Chief Executive, Chair, and SLT on all aspects of regulation, corporate governance, and effective business conduct for the organisation, ensuring the highest standards of probity and according to statutory and legislative requirements.

The Director of Governance and Assurance will oversee risk management and assurance functions, ensuring effective systems for internal controls and regulatory compliance, including internal audit management. They will provide administrative support for Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, minute taking, and record keeping.

This role is a key contact with the Regulator of Social Housing and other external government or regulatory organisations including CQC and Ofsted.

The Director of Governance and Assurance must embody a strategic and principled leadership style, ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. This individual will demonstrate exceptional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes with confidence. With strong analytical and communication skills, they will provide expert guidance to the Board and Senior Leadership Team while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Adept at balancing strategic oversight with operational efficiency, they will drive continuous improvement in governance practices, ensuring that Look Ahead remains resilient, compliant, and well-positioned to fulfil its mission in the housing and social care sector.

What you'll bring:

Skills

Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills to oversee governance and assurance functions.

Organisational skills: Extremely organised with a planned approach to ensure leading the activity in this remit.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and interpret legal and regulatory requirements.

Communication: Excellent communication skills to provide clear advice and support to Board and Committee members.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in record-keeping and compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Typically, a bachelor's degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field. A master's degree or MBA can be advantageous.

Professional Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) can enhance your credentials

Qualified Company Secretary

Experience

Leadership Experience: Significant experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within governance, risk management, or compliance.

Industry Experience: Significant experience in the Housing sector

Track Record: Proven track record of successfully implementing governance and assurance frameworks and driving improvements in organisational performance

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people affected by pulmonary fibrosis. We’re here to ensure that people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (or lung scarring), their loved ones and the professionals caring for them have the support, resources and voice they need.

‍Purpose

APF has grown significantly over the past five years, with our support services reaching over 10,000 people affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF) each year. We have ambitious plans for further growth across our services and to fund more ground breaking research. As we enter a new five-year strategic period, we aim to grow our income to £3-5 million, which will underpin our exciting plans to support more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis and prevent lives being lost to this devastating disease.

The Charity Governance and Operations Manager will ensure robust operational, safeguarding, and governance frameworks are in place to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis’ continued growth. This role is critical for maintaining our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, overseeing risk management, and embedding efficient operational structures. In addition, you will help foster a culture of high-quality supporter care and lead on continuous improvement to strengthen internal processes and staff development.

Terms of Appointment

Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 30 hours per week).

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations (primary reporting line) Chief Executive Officer (dotted line reporting for governance and Board assurance).

Location: Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the Peterborough office, 3–4 days remote working.

Salary: £40k - £45k FTE (salary will be pro rata for part-time hours) dependent on experience.

‍Other benefits

The ability to flex hours, take ‘time off in lieu’ for extra hours worked.

Death In Service benefit.

Service-related sick pay when 6-month probation is completed.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to training and development.

Complimentary gym access at Stuart House (non-contractual).

Application details

• Your CV.
• Your Cover Letter.

Interviews will be held in person at our Peterborough Office, Stuart House on the 23 April.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.