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Job Title: Global Director of People, Culture and General Counsel
Location: Remote; this role sits within our Global People & Culture Team, which provides leadership and partnership to all of our teams in Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America and we welcome applications from candidates in the locations we have staff in (India, Australia, UK, Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, US).
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment type: Full-time (non-exempt in the US)
Hours per week: 35-40 hours (depending on local employment laws)
Compensation: Salaries at CPI are non-negotiable to counter inequity; starting salary based on 10+ years of experience and region of residence (to match our current 2024 salary bands)
Closing: October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time
About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):
At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the potential of government to bring about better outcomes for people. We are a global not-for-profit organisation, founded by the Boston Consulting Group, who serve as a learning partner for governments, public servants and the diverse network of changemakers who are leading the charge to reimagine government so that it works for everyone.
We are a small organisation, but our global footprint is expansive. Along with the Europe team, we have a team in Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand, Asia and North America. We are all aligned by the Global Hub operational team who provides people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.
Our Values:
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Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.
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Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.
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Collaboration - We share power and work together.
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Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.
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Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.
Position Overview:
At CPI, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success. We are looking for a Global Director of People, Culture, and General Counsel who will champion a people-centred approach to drive our organisational culture, foster development, and prioritise diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). In this dual role, you will lead our global HR function, supporting employee relations and engagement, while also serving as our in-house legal counsel on matters related to policies, contracts, global operations, and employee relations across our international footprint.
Our belief in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is not just a buzzword - a core part of our mission. We seek a director who not only shares this commitment but also embodies it in their leadership. This role will be crucial in shaping our DEIB initiatives, driving strategic people and culture efforts. This is a critical role to ensure that CPI continues to be a place where people thrive, feel valued, and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
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Global People & Culture Strategy:
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Oversee the development and implementation of CPI’s global People & Culture strategy, ensuring alignment with CPI’s mission, values, and organisational goals.
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Lead the advancement of people and culture systems, processes, and practices across all regions, fostering a sense of belonging across all.
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Partner with regional leaders to tailor strategies that reflect local contexts while maintaining global consistency.
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Align the people and culture strategy with CPI’s overall strategic goals, ensuring that the organisation’s talent and culture are key drivers of its success.
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Employee Experience and Engagement
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Lead efforts to enhance employee engagement and well-being across all CPI regions, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
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Oversee talent management strategies, including recruitment, retention, and succession planning, ensuring we attract and retain top talent.
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Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive experience for all CPI employees, from onboarding to offboarding.
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Strategic DEIB Leadership
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Lead and enhance our global DEIB strategy, embedding it into all aspects of CPI’s operations and culture.
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Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on DEIB matters, providing insights and strategies to promote an inclusive culture.
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Cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on staff well-being and psychological safety.
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Drive change management efforts, particularly in building robust DEIB and people and culture infrastructures.
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Legal Counsel
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Provide legal counsel on employment law, contracts, global operations, and labour issues, ensuring compliance across CPI’s international operations.
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Manage risk by providing strategic legal advice related to global policies, contracts, and employee matters.
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Ensure that all legal documentation and contracts are aligned with CPI’s values, ensuring ethical and equitable standards are maintained across the organisation.
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Serve as the primary point of contact with external law firms across multiple regions, ensuring effective coordination and management of legal matters worldwide.
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Organisational Development and Policy Creation
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Lead organisational development initiatives that promote growth, learning, and adaptability within our teams.
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Create, review, and update global People and Culture policies and procedures that align with local labour laws and best practices across different regions.
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Regularly assess the effectiveness of organisational structures and recommend adjustments that support CPI’s long-term goals.
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Leadership and Collaboration
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Continuously innovate and improve CPI’s People & Culture practices, drawing on global best practices and emerging trends.
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Collaborate with global teams to assess the effectiveness of our People & Culture ensuring our People & Culture initiatives are aligned globally and culturally relevant locally.
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Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment and cohesion across different offices and cultural contexts.
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Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships to drive strategic initiatives that enhance both organisational culture and operational effectiveness.
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The person we are looking for will:
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Have 10+ years of experience of People & Culture and DEIB experience, particularly in the non-profit/charity/social impact space.
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Hold at least 5 years of experience in a legal counsel or similar role, advising on HR-related legal matters.
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Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
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Have significant experience in nonprofit law, including the development, review, and negotiation of contracts, compliance with relevant regulations, and governance.
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Be a people-focused leader with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for fostering positive, inclusive workplaces.
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Be committed to actively cultivating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
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Have a track record of successfully developing and implementing people strategies that align with organisational goals.
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Be a strategic thinker with the ability to balance day-to-day HR responsibilities with long-term cultural and organisational development goals.
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Have experience working in a global organisation, with an understanding of the complexities of international organisations, labour laws, and HR practices.
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Possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice in complex situations.
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Exhibit flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to navigate change and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Have high integrity, with the ability to hold confidential information and conversations tightly.
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Have excellent interpersonal skills, including feeling confident building new relationships, and negotiating challenging conversations with directness and kindness at all levels of the organisation.
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Be comfortable with ambiguity and the complexity of our work, where anything is possible but not always known in advance
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Be committed to exploring and experimenting with different ways of working and how to build our culture into something we are all proud of.
Salary, Benefits, and How to Apply
At the Centre for Public Impact, we are committed to countering pay inequality and recently completed a global compensation benchmarking process to ensure that we're paying our staff fairly and well for the roles that they hold and therefore, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable. Salary rises with experience, which includes work experience, educational experience, and lived experience.
CPI offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including a range of high-quality health, dental, and vision plans for individuals; employer contribution as applicable; 1,500 per year in dedicated professional development funds; generous paid leave and public holidays; paid parental leave and extended illness leave; and a year-end organisation-wide closure. We are a remote-first organisation and anticipate this position will require approximately 15% domestic and international travel.
To advance our purpose of reimagining government so that it works for everyone, CPI seeks to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, talent and thought. For this reason, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes candidates that have previously found it hard to be considered for other positions on the basis of their qualifications, disabilities, personal background or life events. If you would like to apply for the position but see a barrier to joining us, please do apply and we will work with you to find a solution. You can also read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy here.
We are using Applied in order to reduce bias in our hiring process and ensure that we are shortlisting candidates based on their skills and ideas. Please note that we do not ask for a cover letter and instead, the application requires four paragraph-length answers. Your application will be anonymised for review. Although we ask for your CV, it will not be looked at until further down the process. Please apply by the closing date of October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time as the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it.
CPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please make sure you read the “How to apply” section as we do not process any applications that don’t follow the correct process.
Location: Our main office is in London, near Kings Cross Station. For London-based staff, we have two core office days (Wednesdays and Thursdays). [SW1] We are open to candidates based outside of London.
Hours:Full-time or part-time (min 4 days/wk). We can discuss flexible working patterns as needed.
Duration: Fixed term until February 2026.
Salary:£60,000 - £70,000 pro rata (this includes £2,000 London weighting, if applicable).
Start date:As soon as possible
Role Description
We are looking for a senior leader, with extensive experience in education project and/or programme management, who can lead a fast-growing team within a mission-driven organisation. You will be a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, in particular working closely with the interim CEO, the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of Impact and the charity’s Senior Programmes Leaders. You will have direct exposure to the Board of Trustees and the unique opportunity to fundamentally shape the organisation and its direction.
The Chief Programmes Officer will be responsible for all aspects of programme delivery, including providing strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of the programmes delivery team, business development and stakeholder management with new partners in further education, and reviewing and improving delivery across all our programmes. You will work closely with the Director of Impact to refine and implement our approach to programme quality and impact to ensure we are providing the most effective programmes for the students we support. You will play a leadership role in the overall direction of the charity and work with the CEO, the Chief Operations Officer and the Director of Impact to ensure that the systems, processes, and ways of working for the Programmes Team are in place to ensure effective programme delivery.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Leadership
- Working closely with the CEO, the Chief Operations Officer and the Director of Impact to provide overall leadership for the organisation, deliver the organisation’s new five-year strategy, and embed its values.
- Regularly updating the board on programme delivery and developments through participation in full Board and subcommittee meetings.
- Deputising for the CEO as needed, internally or externally, representing Get Further in public forums, with senior stakeholders, and with external organisations.
Business development and sales:
- Planning, leading and engaging in sales activity to ensure Get Further meets its goals for growth in terms of college partnerships and student numbers and secures new partnerships in key regions and areas for expansion.
- Line managing Senior Programmes Leaders, supporting their development and the delivery of KPIs with regards to college sales and renewals.
- Working closely with the Senior Marketing and Communications Officer to ensure a joined-up and impactful approach to sales and marketing, including through conference attendance and participation, social media, webinars.
Programme delivery:
- Strategic leadership of the Programmes Team (currently a team of 10 full-time staff), including ensuring that the team has the culture, working environment and professional development opportunities to ensure they are well-equipped to deliver high quality programmes and to meet our delivery KPIs.
- Overseeing efficient delivery of every aspect of each programme cycle, from liaising with the Chief Operations Officer to set and ensure achievement of targets for recruiting and training tutors, to leading the team to deliver on tuition logistics (including clear and timely student, tutor and college communications), and reporting on our impact to our partners in further education, ensuring programmes are high-quality and impactful for students and partners.
- Identifying and rolling out developments to programme delivery that help to improve our ways of working at scale, to enable the team to deliver now and in the future.
Programme quality and impact:
- Working closely with Get Further’s Director of Impact and the wider Impact Team to develop and deliver our processes for monitoring and evaluating the impact of our programmes, including communicating our results with existing and potential partners in further education to support the charity to meet its wider objectives.
- Ensuring Get Further’s approach to curriculum, assessment and tutor training continue to develop and improve with insights from our impact data, including line management of our Maths and English Curriculum Managers.
- Holding the relationship with Get Further’s subject advisory groups.
External relationships:
- Building relationships and our brand across the further education, charity and policy sectors.
- Leading on the delivery of a FE Advisory Group that provides advice and guidance to the charity to ensure programme delivery continues to move from strength to strength.
- Supporting with fundraising and advocacy as needed.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
- A deep interest and commitment to Get Further’s mission, including the drive to expand our work and the ability to articulate and pitch our programmes authentically.
- An excellent track record of sales within the education sector (minimum two years’ experience of directly selling programmes within education) and skilled in designing and delivering business development plans and/or marketing strategies.
- Extensive experience in leading and improving programme delivery, including the ability to galvanise colleagues to reach annual KPIs.
- Organisational and project management skills, to plan and make strategic decisions to prioritise and optimise time and budget.
- Successful leadership and management of a diverse and growing team, supporting personal development of team members and developing colleagues to foster high performance.
- A confident communicator who enjoys building networks, influencing, and promoting programmes passionately, with the ability to adapt content, tone and delivery of written and oral communications to the needs of the audience.
- A proactive problem solver, able to spot inefficiencies and identify emerging risks early, and propose solutions as they arise.
- Desire to learn, develop and advance personal career prospects.
- IT skills – experience of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
DESIRABLE
- A teaching qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Familiarity with the further education sector.
- Experience in programme delivery within the charity sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.
IRW is recruiting for the position of ‘Director of People & Culture' to join its dynamic People and Culture Division based in its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation is operating to hybrid working model.
The purpose of the role is to:
•Deliver a focused HR service to provide strategic direction and leadership to support the organisation-wide HR planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the overall organisational objectives are achieved.
•Strengthen IRW’s relations with the wider community to consolidate and develop the visibility and image of the organisation.
•Facilitate professional and systematic communication and cooperation between the different parts of the IRW family to ensure maximum impact of the organisation’s work.
•Lead on the development, implementation and regular review of the divisional strategy, policies & procedures, processes, work plans and systems to achieve the agreed divisional objectives.
•Lead, manage and develop staff in order to ensure that the divisional is capable of fully achieving its agreed targets, and to provide HR specialist and strategic advice to partners as and when required.
The successful candidate must have or be:
•CIPD membership at Chartered or Fellow level or equivalent experience
•Sound understanding of UK employment law is essential
•Sound understanding and proven experience of HR processes, including but not limited to, change management, organisational development, ER case work, resourcing, compensation and benefits, policy development
•Proven experience of HR business partnering and substantial skills and experience of HR management at a senior level within in a large organisation
•A good understanding, commitment and sympathy with Islamic Relief’s Values, principles and mission
•Proven ability and experience in people and activity management as well as delegating roles and authority in a way in which enables teams to reach their targets/objectives
•Proven experience of developing and implementing strategies and work plans which help to deliver the wider organisational objectives
•Ability to guide staff development towards achieving key performance indicators
•Demonstrable experience in consultative team approaches to decision-making and innovation which motivates and drives teams forward
•Proven ability and experience in analysing data which enables sound conclusions and recommendations to be drawn to work in a way which always considers long-term goals whilst maintaining an overview of its immediate situation
•Track record of working in partnership with senior leadership teams, based on a coaching approach
• Up-to-date knowledge of current employment legislation, awareness of forthcoming employment legislation
•High level of competence in all aspects of managing employee relations
•Sound financial and time management which enables strategic goals to be achieved within budgetary constraints
•Ability and motivation to travel within UK and internationally if required
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
- This post is classed as Social Media Profile Level One (Senior Ambassador) under IRW’s Personal Social Media Policy. The postholder must disclose their social media accounts and must represent IRW in an acceptable way online, in accordance with the policy.
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW 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 these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Investment Director - Diversity Focused Fund
Location: London/Hybrid
Department: Big Issue Invest Head Office
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Salary:£70,000 - £75,000 depending on skills and expereince.
We are looking for a socially equitable Investment Director to join one of the UK's leading Social Impact Investors.
We encourage and welcome applicants from all members of the community and particularly applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector – women in senior roles, people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA, and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
The Investment Director will lead the Growth Impact Fund which has been designed to address structural barriers facing entrepreneurs from underrepresented back grounds. You will be working closely with Joint Venture Partner – UnLtd. in managing the existing portfolio of diverse social enterprise clients on behalf of the fund.
You will have an understanding of investment from origin, investment and portfolio management to potential exits and a considerable understanding of the financial needs of social enterprises.
You have strong end to end investment tracking skills, the ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders alongside the ability to negotiate and utilise sales skills when building new business.
If this sounds like you and you are a supporter of our work then please see the attached Job Description for a fuller summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role.
Big Issue Invest is part of the Big Issue Group which brings together media, investment and service initiatives under the one aim of creating solutions through enterprise, to unlock social and economic opportunity for the 14.5m people in the UK living in relative poverty to earn, learn and thrive.
The Big Issue Invest and Big Issue Group are strongly focused and striving towards equal opportunities and committed to promoting and enhancing diversity, equality and inclusion.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary is in the range of £70,000 to £75,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays that grows incrementally service.
- Flexible working policy
- Pension scheme
- Private Health care cover
- Enhanced Family benefits
- On-going learning and development
- Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
- Perkpal Benefits scheme
Workplace details
The role is based in the Big Issue Head Office in Finsbury Park, London.
Closing date – 02 October 2024 (23:59pm). Please note that we may shortlist and interview before the role closes so please apply asap.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
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YPF Trust are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer, to lead the next phase of the YPF Trust’s development in support of place-based partnerships for children and young people.
This role is a crucial one for the sector; we believe that for too long, children's and young people's services have been overlooked, and young people in England do not have access to the services that are required for them to live the full lives that they should be able to. Importantly we believe that the importance of Place has been ignored and that the passion and drive that is found in local community collaboration is a powerful agent for positive change.
You will have passion for social change and a strong commitment for making the lives of children and young people better. You will be collaborative and inclusive by nature and as comfortable working with small community groups as with Government partners and funders.
The Trust and the Network of organisations that feed into it are broad, and diverse and include people who all want to make this world better for children and young people. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.
ABOUT YPF TRUST
YPF Trust is a national charity that focuses on collaboration in place for children and young people – we know that working in partnership makes children and young people’s lives better.
We support a growing network of over 40 areas across England by providing tools, resources, advice, enthusiasm, and challenge to established, emerging and completely new partnerships.
The YPF Trust originated from work initiated by John Lyon's Charity in Brent in 2014/15. In response to significant changes in local funding and the role of the local authority, John Lyon's Charity invested in local collaboration to sustain and increase investment, maximise resources, and enhance quality and impact – this led to the establishment of Young People’s Foundations or YPFs.
YPFs are locally established, cross-sectoral organisations that seek to sustain and strengthen delivery for children and young people in a specific area, shaped by local needs and ambitions. In practice, they convene and coordinate local services, building the sector's capacity and increasing and shaping investment.
Our vision is that all children and young people are heard and supported to be happy and thrive wherever they are. To make this happen, we believe that every local authority area in England requires a strong and sustainable children and young people’s sector and that effective and meaningful partnership and collaboration between local organisations is central to achieving this.
This is why it is our mission to ensure:
- There is a strong and effective partnership for children and young people in every place that it is needed, sustainably funded according to its specific needs;
- Funders recognise, understand and collaborate with partnerships at an individual and network level;
- National and regional infrastructure bodies work together with local areas (and statutory partners) to provide a coherent offer of support to local organisations
YPF Trust also hosts the Centre for supplementary education (formerly NRCSE) to ensure the continuation of support and guidance to community-led settings offering supplementary (also known as out-of-school) education to children and young people.
Supplementary schools are community-based initiatives to provide additional educational support for children who also attend mainstream schools. They are often geared to provide specific heritage languages, cultural and religious teaching for children from ethnic minorities as well as additional literacy, numeracy, science and homework support.
Working alongside local partnerships YPF Trust supports safe, effective delivery in communities and collaborates with them to raise the profile of community-led activities among mainstream schools and other children’s services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Millfield is one of the leading UK independent schools for boys and girls aged 2–18 years. As one of the largest co-educational boarding and day schools in the UK, with over 1,300 students at Millfield and 440 at Millfield Prep, it has the resources to offer world-leading teaching and coaching. Millfield never settles for the status quo and regards itself as a disruptor in education.
Established in 1935 and located on an impressive campus in a stunning location with world-class facilities, it believes in shaping the school around the child, where excellence in teaching and coaching comes together with the child at the centre. Its aim is that each individual will discover their own brilliance. Students come from 70 different countries to the school, and >90% of applicants have it as their first choice. Since 1935, Millfield has celebrated diversity, and ‘the Millfield mix’ has been achieved through a relentless commitment to supporting bursaries.
Millfield is now seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Development to take the lead in delivering its future fundraising and stakeholder relations strategies. Both will align with the vision, goals and values of the school and the Millfield Foundation (a separate but linked charity) and build upon the structures and relationships already in place.
Reporting to the Headmaster and as a member of the Executive Group, the Director will be responsible for further developing relations with a broad network of alumni, friends and supporters (nationally and internationally) and delivering a £multi-million fundraising campaign for transformational bursaries in recognition of the school’s 100th anniversary in 2035.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly experienced development professional to create a sector-leading campaign. Bringing a strong track record in major gifts fundraising along with outstanding relationship-building skills, the successful candidate will be an inspiring individual with the expertise to deliver ambitious fundraising strategies and optimise the school’s significant philanthropic potential.
Experience of working in a UK school environment is not essential, but candidates will be supportive of independent education in general and the Millfield ethos in particular.
Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found via the Apply button.
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 14th October 2024.
Millfield School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information brochure.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader to spearhead the work of Linking Lives UK as we continue to develop our crucial role in addressing loneliness and social isolation among older people across the UK. This exciting position comes at a key stage in our development as a charity as we develop new initiatives and consider future strategy and direction.
We are particularly looking for someone who has experience of:
- Strategic planning, operational management and delivering against organisational objectives
- Leadership of a national charity/ organisation and effective liaison with operational teams and trustee boards
- Delivering motivational presentations and written articles inspiring engagement with the work of the charity
- Operating within Christian faith organisations and their structures
- Building effective partnerships with key organisations whilst identifying areas of mutual benefit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a skilled, dedicated and experienced financial lead to ensure careful financial management of our organisations, and to oversee our work with a number of partner organisations to which we outsource operational services.
The Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are separate organisations, which are currently working towards coming together as one charity. The successful candidate will initially be employed by the Movement for Reform Judaism, working closely with Liberal Judaism as a partner organisation.
A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA), who is a strong multi-tasker, you will have a proven track record of leading a team and working in partnership with colleagues. This senior role will be responsible for finance and risk for MRJ and LJ, as well as providing accounts, budgets, overseeing audits for 3 other related charities, with an overall combined turnover of £10m.
Using your wealth of experience, excellent financial analysis and management expertise, you be responsible for the timely delivery of management and financial accounts together with the identification and mitigation of risk. You will be both hands-on and will oversee the finance department.
You will be a key member of the senior team working to bring MRJ and LJ together, responsible for ensuring a smooth and seamless financial transition. Working closely with colleagues and lay leaders, you will develop and implement key strategies within your area for the newly formed organisation.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop long-lasting working relationships with colleagues, trustees and stakeholders. You must be confident to participate and present at Board meetings.
To download a full recruitment pack and application form can be downloaded from our website
To comply with our safer recruitment process, all applications must be on our designated application form
Deadline for receipt of application: 9.00am on Monday 30 September 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who is committed to help Arty-Folks flourish within both the mental health and creative sector in Coventry and Warwickshire. You will hold fast to all that is unique and special about Arty-Folks.
Our new CEO will build the team and organisational structure that will take Arty-Folks forward as we transition from our current CEO and Founder who is retiring in the next 2 years.Since the pandemic, Arty-Folks has more than tripled the number of people we support, and demand for our service that provides immediate access continues to grow. Our new CEO will lead our expansion plans. In preparation, we have strengthened our fundraising securing multi-year grants setting the platform for growth.
The role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight that ensure the charity's growth and ability to handle increasing demand, while maintaining the high quality of its services. It is essential that as the head of a small team our CEO is closely connected to our day-to-day operations whilst maintaining a strategic viewpoint that drives innovation, co-production, fundraising, and collaborations.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Committed and passionate about mental health, the visual arts, and putting people first.
- Leadership experience & team mgt.
- Ability to create plans, budget and manage financial controls
- Demonstrable success in fundraising.
- Experience of working in a similar sector.
- Strong knowledge of the Coventry / Warwickshire area.
Responsibilities
Strategy
- Working with the Board to articulate a clear and compelling vision for growth with realistic and measurable goals for scaling our program and social impact.
- Communicating effectively between the Board of Trustees and our team, and ensuring daily activities align with the organisation's strategic plan and KPI’s.
- Working with the Board of Trustees to mitigate organisational risks and enable decisions that will protect against major business disruption
- Ensuring business plans progress efficiently ensuring required resources are available.
- Developing effective collaborations with VCSE organisations, the NHS, Public Health and community partners to provide our members access to a wide range of services.
Stability
- Overseeing the development and optimisation of the organisation's infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and human resources, to support increased capacity.
- Overseeing the robust financial management of our finances to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that builds and nurtures strong relationships with existing and prospective funders.
- Building capacity by recruiting top talents as Trustees, staff or volunteers, offer training and support to equip them with the skills needed and to develop their leadership skills.
- Supporting our staff team with professional development, good working conditions, supportive management, and regular performance appraisals.
Scalability
- Ensuring evidence-based systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of our service are implemented, using service user data and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments.
- Writing high quality impact reports that are comprehensive, transparent, and well-structured to effectively communicate outcomes and social return on investment.
You will be supported by and work alongside our Artistic Director who will be stepping down from her current CEO role.
Annual Holiday - 29 days including statutory holidays (pro rata)
Probationary Period - 6 months
Rate of pay - £40,000 per annum pro rata (£24,000 for 3 days/wk)
The company has a pension scheme with NEST.
CEO reports to Arty-Folks Board of Trustees
Employment terms
Employment with Arty-Folks will be subject to the following checks prior to a start date:
- A satisfactory police record check to include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Receipt of satisfactory references
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
How to Apply
It is requested that you include a covering letter with your CV demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.We will conduct a rolling interview process so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Please read our full recruitment pack on our website.
We exist to inspire people recovering from mental health problems to realise their full potential and lead fulfilling lives through the visual arts
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Director – Liverpool – Circa £42,000 + Benefits
Feeding Liverpool is the city of Liverpool’s Food Alliance; connecting and equipping people and organisations to work towards good food for all. Much has been achieved already, but there is still a long way to go. Liverpool has high levels of food insecurity, stark health inequalities and a community food movement that is vulnerable to food inflation and supply issues.
We are now looking to appoint to the post of Director. This will be a high-profile appointment that will play a pivotal role in influencing and engaging with both local and national stakeholders whilst raising the awareness of the movement on local and national platforms.
It is an exciting time to join. The organisation is in excellent health, having secured stable funding and, built a creative and dynamic staff team, all supported by a strong Trustee Board and a committed group of partners and member organisations. Daily you will work with the inspirational people who work together to build a city based on good food for everyone.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the delivery and continued evolution of the Liverpool Good Food Plan
- Stimulate and encourage the emergence of projects and programmes.
- Oversee the management of contracts and partner relationships.
- Synthesize research, data, lived experience and policy.
- Promote the values and principles of Good Food Plan working.
- Monitor sustainability of the organisation.
- Lead the fundraising strategy.
- Lead the safeguarding policy and processes.
- Oversee the Feeding Liverpool and Good Food Plan communications and social media policies and processes.
- Work alongside an external fundraiser.
- Manage the finances and ensure reporting requirements are met.
We are looking for someone who is a natural leader with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people from all communities whilst being able to positively influence the city’s strategic leaders. Whilst you may not come directly from a food insecurity background, it is essential you have a thorough understanding of the context in which Feeding Liverpool is working, and a passion and drive to make a positive impact.
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Summary
The newly scoped CEO role in our vision-focussed charity is one of many challenges. Despite having doubled its outputs in the last 2 years, the charity acknowledges there is still a great job of work to do to prepare itself for even greater demand in its services - without necessarily a proportionate increase in its budgets. This role is about leading and enabling the incredible team of people on to even greater levels of already-strong performance. So we're looking for an accomplished leader and not just a great manager. We're looking for someone who can lead from both the front - and from within. This will be someone who is as comfortable sitting and engaging with our beneficiaries - primarily homeless people and those with previous convictions, as they are creating and delivering highly polished, compelling public event and funder and stakeholder-focussed presentations. We are looking for someone who understands the balance of external and internal focus required to ensure both good governance and team wellbeing (as they work in often challenging circumstances) and the ambition to keep developing existing and new external partnerships. With a strong start to its ambitious Corporate Partnership programme, commercial and/or business experience is highly desirable as well as a proven track record in creating and optimising new funding channels.
In more detail
About Us
The Upper Room (TUR) works with a wide range of financially and socially disadvantaged groups including homeless people, people with long-term mental health conditions, asylum-seekers, refugees and ex-offenders – helping them to improve their lives and become productive members of society. Central to our offering is our UR4Meals service, providing free, home-cooked food to people who cannot afford to provide for themselves. We are also very proud of our UR4Driving programme, which supports people recently out of prison with free driving lessons in exchange for community volunteering. Gaining a driving licence greatly enhances their future employability prospects and helps break the cycle of re-offending. Additionally, our UR4Jobs project focusses on both client wellbeing and breaking down the many barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged people every day.
The role
Is leading the charity through its next phases of development as it prepares itself for year on year increases in demand with a focus on delivering the charity’s future resilience plan (Project 12/25). The CEO is accountable for overall charity performance (financial, operational, governance, compliance), team (paid and volunteer) support and development. Additionally, there are a wide range of community and external partner relationships to manage and develop. Ultimately this role sets the tone for the charity, one of both compassion and ambition to improve the lives of the people who need us. This is primarily an on-site role, with occasional opportunity to work flexibly.
About You
You have a stable CV that demonstrates you have built and led successful teams and enabled growth and/or transformation for your organisation – ideally in an equivalent charity/non-profit environment. You can evidence strong team leadership and results across a wide range of business functions which will need to include income generation, managing budgets and business operations. You live within - or know well, West/Central London, are passionate about improving the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people and can lead multi-functional teams through a blend of 121 coaching, training and ensuring a ‘we can do this’ culture across the charity. You are an accomplished and visionary public speaker and presenter, able to articulate both the journey we’re undertaking and the support/input we need to get there.
Please forward your CV with a succinct, introductory covering outlining your motivation and suitability for the role. If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please let us know
Making sure nobody, socially or financially excluded in West London goes without help, supporting those in need, enabling those with potential
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Community Leader (Director) - L'Arche London
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends)
Salary: 57,000-60,000 per annum (including London weighting)
Place of work: L'Arche London Community Office, West Norwood, SE27
Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 29 September, 11:59pm
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
Main purpose of the role:
The Community Leader (Director) leads the Community in living the mission of L’Arche in our community life, by providing outstanding, person-centred and financially sustainable care and support services, by support for shared community and spirituality, and by engagement with the wider community around us.
Are you a leader who can:
- Inspire and lead a diverse and talented community of over 100 individuals with and without learning disabilities - people we support, employees, volunteers, long-term friends and members.
- Oversee and develop £2.5 million worth of registered care, supported living, and day services, ensuring compliance with CQC requirements, alignment with the L’Arche vision and values, and maintaining financial sustainability.
- Lead a team of 70 employees through strategic direction, effective processes and service delivery, and emotionally intelligent, collaborative, forward-thinking people management.
- Represent L’Arche London externally in fundraising efforts, outreach to build local partnerships, and participation in L’Arche UK leadership and governance forums.
- Embody and advocate for the L’Arche ethos of cultivating deep, long-term, and mutually transformative relationships between individuals with and without learning disabilities.
- The L’Arche London Community includes nine supported living services, one registered care home, and two day workshops, serving 34 individuals—all located within a mile of West Norwood Station.
The Role
- Lead a community that intentionally responds to the needs, choices and context of our members, and is faithful to the L’Arche UK Vision and Values, and Mission statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan.
- Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services. .
- Ensure the Community’s financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management.
- Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, and builds listening and collaboration between Community members with and without learning disabilities (including through an active Community Support Group, Community Council, Community Gatherings, listening circles, and other forums).
- Lead and manage a diverse, committed, and engaged leadership team to achieve objectives, set a positive culture, and support the personal and professional growth of our leaders.
- Cultivate an open, creative, and inclusive spiritual life, inviting everyone in the Community to deepen their collective growth. Support and encourage events that build community belonging.
- Model, advocate for, and embrace the L’Arche ethos of deep, long-term, and mutually transforming relationships between people with and without learning disabilities.
- Be a visible representative of L’Arche locally, developing relationships with community houses, surrounding neighbourhoods, local authorities, professional organisations, schools, faith communities, and L’Arche worldwide.
- Contribute to the national work programmes of L’Arche UK, and collaborate with Community Leaders of other L’Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice and resources.
About you:
- Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely-related field).
- Experience leading and managing an organisation to deliver results, and to change in response to risks and opportunities.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams to flourish, individually and together.
- Good financial planning skills and experience successfully managing a substantial budget.
- Evidence of the ability to think strategically, and work collaboratively to turn strategies into deliverable and measurable plans.
- Passionate about person-centred support, authentic relationships, and full opportunities for people with disabilities.
- Enthusiastic about the values, and mission of L’Arche, with the wisdom to combine our different needs, voices and priorities into an inclusive, dynamic, and nurturing community.
- Collaborative and resilient leader, skilled in setting culture and direction, coaching people, addressing under-performance, and adapting to various people and styles.
- Emotionally intelligent, with compassion, self-awareness, courage, integrity, and humility and a readiness to be present and visible to people across the Community.
- A good listener, able to reflect and lead others in reflective practice, receptive to mentorship and seeking help.
- Organised and capable of prioritising, delegating, and working autonomously.
- Able to listen to the whole community, and foster free speech, innovation, creativity, collaboration and consensus.
- Effective communicator, adept at adapting to diverse groups and individuals, including those with learning disabilities.
- Committed to build a diverse community that includes people of different ages, abilities, cultures, nationalities, sexualities, faith perspectives, and life experiences.
- Dedicated to ongoing professional and personal development, with a commitment to acquiring new knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
About us
In L'Arche London, we are intentionally inclusive, bringing together those with and without learning disabilities, in our community of more than 100 people. One of the L’Arche UK communities, we’re re part of a federation that includes over 150 communities across 37 countries and 6 continents.
Our community includes over 30 people with learning disabilities, with lots of different support needs, who we support at home and in our workshops. Alongside them are dedicated community members, volunteers, friends and neighbours, all integral in fostering a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Our team of employed assistants provides further support and care to our core members.
We have lots of diversity and lots of opinions. We love people, we love our busy, vibrant city, and we welcome everyone to build a community that values each individual and embraces the beauty of differences. Since 1977, our mission has been to create an environment where diversity is celebrated, creativity cherished, and independence nurtured. Together, we want a more inclusive, compassionate world.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the attached Recruitment Pack.
The closing date is midnight on Sunday 29 September 2024.
First round interviews are expected to take place between 10 and 16 October.
To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
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Mission24 is a dynamic Christian charity committed to spreading the gospel and supporting vulnerable communities through evangelism, discipleship, and humanitarian work. We are passionate about bringing hope and transformation through the power of Christ to individuals and communities worldwide. Our work is rooted in the belief that the gospel has the power to change lives, and we aim to see that message spread as widely as possible.
We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Mission24 through its next phase of growth and development. The CEO will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity, overseeing the operational, financial, and strategic aspects of the organisation, and ensuring the charity's continued impact in line with its Christian values and mission. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide strong leadership to the staff and volunteers, build partnerships, and represent Mission24 to a wide range of stakeholders.
How to apply: please click on the 'How to Apply' button for the full application instructions.
Leeds Church Institute (LCI) is a faith-based organisation, supporting Christian learning and education through events, publications and social media.
We exist to be an active and progressive agent in city life, listening and responding to the needs of the city, for the benefit of all.
The role
You will be joining the Charity at an exciting time as we shape our next 3-year strategy
Your main responsibilities will be:
· Creatively leading the team
· Representing and promoting LCI and building relationships with external partners
· Maintaining the charity’s focus and response to issues of justice
· Creating opportunities to reflect and learn theologically and to support working together for the common good.
The post is permanent, subject to completion of a 6 month probationary period
Hours: 37 hours per week, based in the central Leeds office.
About you
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving lasting, positive change in communities?
Do you have the vision and experience to lead a passionate team, and help connect and support the faith development of local people?
We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills who is passionate about making a difference in the city of Leeds primarily through the churches.
Leeds Church Institute (LCI) is a faith-based organisation, supporting Christian learning and education through events, publications and social media.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a finance professional looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to give back to your community?
Cornwall Community Accountancy Service are looking for a Chief Executive Officer / Principal Accountant to take over from the founding CEO who is stepping back from the role.Reporting to the trustees this role takes primary responsibility for the day to day management and further development of the Community Accountancy Service to community organisations within Cornwall.The post holder will be a professionally qualified accountant holding a practising certificate, thereby responsible for quality control of all accountancy work performed.
This role would be ideal to work alongside an existing practice or someone who already has their own clients. This is a part time role (15-20 hours per week) with a salary of £63,700 FTE.The role would be with an immediate start with handover from the current CEO up until April 2025.The CEO is happy to remain on hand for support for the foreseeable future.
Based in Redruth with home working an essential part of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.