Director / CEO Jobs

Are you an influential leader looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to shape the next decade of this leading charity’s future?

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) is looking for a new CEO, someone who will be able to build on the success of the past but influence a new future - could this be you?

CHSF provides vital funding and resources to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in providing life-saving medical equipment, parent accommodation for families and essential ward resources. At CHSF they recognise that caring for people with congenital heart disease involves so much more than just treating the heart itself, which is why they care for the heart, mind, family and future.

The Role

The CEO will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and overall management of Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, ensuring the charity delivers its mission, strategies and charitable objectives. Duties will include:

• Producing clear strategic and annual plans to determine the development and future direction of the charity in close collaboration with the Board of Trustees and staff team.
• Leading the charity’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and developing and maintaining an inclusive culture where CHSF staff feel valued, motivated.
• Building strong relationships and work in partnership with the hospital and other charity partners that complement and support CHSF current and future objectives
• Overseeing the management and coordination of service delivery and quality standards
• Leading on the overall fundraising strategy, identifying growth targets and quarterly income projections and leading on the appropriate use of reserves

The Person

We are looking for a visionary leader! An adaptable, charismatic and influential individual who is passionate about the values, ethos and mission of the charity. The skills and experience we are looking for include:

• A demonstrable track record of working in a senior strategic leadership role within a charitable context
• Evidence of working with staff teams and board members to ensure strong and effective financial management
• Strong networking and influencing skills with an expertise in building and leading successful strategic partnerships
• Strong and clear communication skills and a competence with public speaking, along with an ability to deliver messages to a variety of audiences
• A deeply rooted motivation to support patients and families with congenital heart disease.

This position offers a competitive benefits package and although Leeds based, offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

If you believe that you could be the right person shape the next decade of the charity’s future then get in touch for more information, or apply here before COB on Monday 5th August. Interviews have been scheduled for 19th, 20th and 21st August.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) has supported the voluntary and community sector in the London Borough of Camden since 1907. We do this by sharing information, fostering collaboration, and providing practical expertise to both established and new voluntary organisations. Our consultation services provide a space where groups can ask us anything, and our long-established knowledge of local organisations, services and the local community allows for reliable and sustainable collaboration with other community groups as well as strategic bodies like Camden Council and the NHS. We also provide training through our website, on-demand or in person, and offer specialist services such as social prescribing, safeguarding and mental health.

We are now seeking a new CEO to join VAC at an exciting time in our development. You will lead an experienced and passionate staff team with strong community links and diverse talents to meet the challenges for voluntary and community organisations in 21st century Camden. We wish to hear from applicants with senior leadership skills, who have the knowledge and insights around infrastructure to ensure we meet the continued needs of our local communities.

For more information, please access the information pack on our website. Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to Voluntary Action Camden. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley. For more information please visit the Anderson Quigley website - Job code AQ2723.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Aino Betts or Helene Usherwood. Contact details can be found via the application link.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 26 July 2024.

The Oaklea Group is one of the leading providers of quality care to vulnerable people of all ages in the North of England and is based in Kendal in the glorious Lake District.

We support and care for people and communities so that they can learn, develop and thrive, delivering the finest opportunities in the kindest possible way with individuality, independence, rights, respect and dignity uppermost in all we do.

Following the retirement of our long-serving and dedicated CEO, we are seeking to appoint a new Group CEO who shares our values and beliefs and who can make an exceptional contribution to our development and the lives of the people and communities we are privileged to serve.

The Group CEO role provides strong leadership and has responsibility for the organisation’s administration and financial management.  Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the postholder will develop the organisation’s long-term strategy, budget and business plan.

Job title: Group Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £87,000 p.a.

Location: Office based (Kendal) with travel across the north of England. Approx. 1 day p/w from home.

Contract: Full time / permanent

Benefits: Pension (4% employee / 8% employer), Health Care Cash Plan, gym discounts, employee wellbeing programme, opportunities for self-development & training and an annual company volunteering day. Company car provided.

How to apply:

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button.

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 29th July 2024

Both Oaklea Group and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are looking for a new CEO with the experience and motivation to design service extensions, develop business plans at a Sussex scale and collaborate with charities, institutions and agencies. This is a really exciting opportunity to lead an established charity working to enhance community life across rural Sussex, particularly in the many places that are overlooked and underserved.

The role is to build upon the recognition of our achievements to date, to coordinate, grow and engage. The work AirS does will appeal to applicants with a genuine interest in sustainable community development.

As CEO you will lead our talented team to increase our public profile through your advocacy, championing and relationship building skills.  You will report to the Chair of Trustees, working collaboratively with the Trustees.  You will also collaborate with a variety of charities, institutions and agencies, all with shared interests in our work. 

We are seeking an energetic ‘all-rounder’ - a proven leadership professional who will roll their sleeves up and deliver.  You will have a demonstrable track record of successful delivery as a Chief Executive Officer, or similar senior leadership and strategic roles, ideally in a not for profit/charity/third sector environment. The work AirS does will appeal to applicants with a genuine interest in sustainable community development. 

You will have outstanding communication and liaison skills, along with sound financial and contract management expertise.  Drawing from your previous experience you will help to design, implement and deliver our financial, people, operational and commercial objectives.  Highly self-motivated, you will possess the vision, energy and drive to help create and to implement sustainable strategies for the charity. 

About Church Army

We are an Anglican evangelistic mission agency with a mission to ensure that those on the margins of society know and experience the transformative love of Jesus Christ. 

Our founder’s aim was to reach those who felt no affinity with the church. Rather than try to bring people into church buildings, he instead grew a community of evangelists who travelled to wherever they were needed to share the message of Jesus in word and action.

With the same mission in mind, we have never stood still, always adapting to the changing needs around us. We now have over 200 Commissioned Evangelists working across the UK and Ireland.

Our work is as varied as the needs that exist. We work with the elderly, families, youth and children, across food poverty, homelessness, social isolation, education and mental health, church planting, chaplaincy, bible study and youth church.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a new CEO with a heartfelt commitment to sharing God’s love with those most in need across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will draw on their deep leadership experience and ability to develop and articulate an inspiring vision to lead Church Army as it continues to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of needs. You will have a good understanding of the financial drivers of an organisation, and be adept at fostering sustainable income growth. Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills are essential, and you will relish the twin challenges of raising Church Army’s profile, whilst bringing together a large and diverse community of stakeholders.

How to Apply

Carnelian Search have been appointed by the Board to lead this search. Please get in touch if you would like to explore this role further.

Founded in 2010 on the initiative of Lord (Brian) Griffiths of Fforestfach, The Centre for Enterprise, Markets and Ethics seeks to address some of the challenges facing twenty-first century capitalism. Our contribution comes from the promotion of the market economy from a Christian perspective within a framework of calling, integrity and ethical behaviour leading to the transformation of business enterprise and contributing to the relief of poverty.

Our focus is on:

· The moral basis of wealth creation

· Profit, taxation and enterprise

· Vocation to business

· Philanthropy and social welfare

· Ethical challenges

The activities of the Centre include:

· Conducting and commissioning research

· Writing and commissioning the writing of booklets, blogs, book reviews and other written material

· Organising events of various kinds including seminars and round table events

· Contributing to books and other material being published by other organisations and speaking at or otherwise contributing to events organised by other organisations.

Our recent publications include The Challenges of Artificial Intelligence, Private Planning and the Great Estates and What is the value of business: Results of Polling. The last of these was part of a project entitled The Ethics and Theology of Business, which included a survey of attitudes towards business and related matters as well as case studies on family business and involved interviews with business leaders as well as various podcasts. To review our publications, please click here.

Over the past 14 years we have seen the consensus broaden around the fact that business is essential to society for growth, employment and opportunity. However, it is widely recognised that it can only be built effectively upon ethical frameworks.

Sitting at the intersection of business, economics and theology, we aspire to reach increasing numbers of senior executives and leaders from across business, the church, academia, and wider society with ethical frameworks of thinking that relate to the real world. We want to influence opinion formers and equip those in business to think through those issues that are relevant to them.

It is in this context that we seek a leader who:

· Is a Christian with a strong personal faith, committed to developing a Christian worldview based on the Bible and relevant to contemporary economic, social and political issues.

· Has a professional background including working at a senior level in relation to matters that are relevant to the work of CEME (e.g. business, public policy or economic or theological research).

· Has an established track record of communicating complex messages in published and spoken formats to a range of audiences with integrity, clarity and conviction.

· Has an ability to discern when and how to influence individuals and groups from delivering compelling public speeches to well-placed conversations.

· Has a robust and current knowledge and understanding of economics and the debates which are live and/or emerging.

· Is committed to and has a passion for the vision, aims and objectives of CEME.

The deadline for applications is 5pm BST on Wednesday 14th August 2024.

Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

CEO

UK Community Foundations

Fully remote-working, with regular travel across the UK

£110,000 to £130,000 per annum

UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the national membership organisation for all accredited community foundations across the United Kingdom. Our members bring together people and organisations wanting to make a positive difference to communities through place-based philanthropy.

For over 30 years the UKCF network has distributed millions of pounds towards smaller, locally based organisations. Our 47 UK-based community foundations provide vital support to every postcode in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our network of community foundations managed over £811 million in community-focused endowments, being invested by communities for communities. This has risen by 14% since 2020, showing a drive for more sustainable support at a local level. In 2023 over £170 million in grants were distributed by community foundations. Our mission is to provide inspirational leadership and advocacy at the national level by delivering training, resources, and a national profile to enhance and sustain their support of local communities and we are now seeking a new CEO to lead this mission.

The CEO will create and lead the new strategy to develop and grow UKCF, to provide leadership and support to the network. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational strategic leader, who can continue to increase the impact and influence of community foundations nationally and inspire the team and diverse network.

We are looking for:

• A values-driven leader, with clear experience of building and supporting a diverse, high performing team and culture that empowers staff teams and external stakeholders.
• Strategic leadership of an organisation that exists to add value to a diverse membership, network or similar structure.
• Evidence of delivering impactful, inclusive change with a result orientated and collaborative approach.
• A key external ambassador, able to influence at high levels across Parliament, the civil service, the private sector, civil society and the media.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, please review the dedicated microsite by clicking 'apply'.

UKCF is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. 

Closing date: Sunday 1st September (midnight)

Interviews with Prospectus: 9th-16th September

Interviews with UKCF: w/c 23rd September

Reports To: Board of Trustees.

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 FTE.

Hours: 0.8 FTE (negotiable), primarily on-site with occasional home working.

Pension: 5% matched employer contribution.

Enhanced annual leave and sickness benefit policies. 

About Victoria Hall Harrow

The Victoria Hall Harrow charity started in 1888, with the aim of building a high quality venue for the people of Harrow to come together and to build community. Since then our venue Victoria Hall has been rebuilt twice, most recently reopening to the public in Summer 2021. We also created a new charity some years back (a CIO), transferring the assets of the old charity over. For this reason our Charity Commission listing below is not representative of our current financial position and our assets. 

For around 140 years Victoria Hall has provided space for rent to local residents and groups. It has been used for every possible purpose - parties, events, activities, conferences and much more. 

More recently the trustee board have embarked on a renewed strategy process, and we are now relaunching the charity as a partnership-first community centre, that identifies local needs and uses our assets to best meet those needs, working with a wide range of partners to serve the local diverse communities. 

In June 2024 we agreed our new Vision and Mission. We are still now working through the overall draft of our strategy, which we will be happy to share with you as soon as it is ready in 1st draft form. 

Our Vision

A connected and inclusive Harrow, where people and communities thrive.

Our Mission

We facilitate connections, providing space and support for activities and services to identify and meet the needs of Harrow’s diverse communities. 

We collaborate with local residents, groups and organisations, using a partnership-first approach.

In order to achieve our new Vision and Mission we now need to recruit our first ever CEO. We thank you for your interest in the role, and we look forward to receiving your application. 

Role Summary

As our first CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Victoria Hall. You will be responsible for leading the organisation through this exciting transition, working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, partners, and the wider community. This is a unique opportunity to build on our rich history and create a vibrant community hub that makes a real difference in people's lives.

The charity is in a solid financial position, which will enable us with the correct leadership in place to make real progress in our Vision and Mission. Our premises are new and extremely high quality, and very well located. There is a serious lack of high quality community space in Harrow, and we know already that there is significant demand and interest from a whole range of groups who serve the local diverse community. 

You will lead us in identifying what the most important and pressing needs are in our local community, and how best to meet those using our resources. You will create effective and impactful partnerships with local residents, community groups and charities, plus businesses and the statutory sector, to meet the needs identified. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement Victoria Hall's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with our mission and values, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the community centre, including financial management, fundraising, marketing, and facilities management.

• Partnership Development: Build strong relationships with a diverse range of local organisations, businesses, and individuals to create a network of support for Victoria Hall's programs and services.

• Financial management and governance: Ensuring that we have robust processes in place, and that our finances are well managed. 

• Community Engagement: Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment at Victoria Hall, ensuring that our programs and services meet the needs of diverse community members.

• Staff Management: Provide leadership and support to the Centre Manager and other future staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.

• Governance: Work closely with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that we are effective and develop together. Provide regular reports and updates on Victoria Hall's progress.

As VHH is a very small charity, you will be fully hands on in all possible areas of strategy, governance and operations. You will need to be comfortable across all areas for which you will be responsible. 

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity or community sector.

• Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers. 

• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.

• Ability to oversee our legal obligations, with regards to risk management and mitigation, charity law and more. 

• Good IT skills, able to ensure that our charity uses technology effectively. 

• Financial acumen, with experience in budget creation and management. 

• Experience in successful income generation. 

• A passion for community development and social impact.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• The ability to inspire and motivate others.

Desirable

We do not expect any candidate to have all of these desirable attributes. They are simply a list of the many attributes which we think would be of value in the role. 

• Coaching experience and/or qualifications. 

• Experience working in a partnership-based model.

• Knowledge of the Harrow community, local organisations and residents. 

• Experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on reaching diverse audiences.

• Experience leading an organisation through a period of change or transition.

• Fluency in languages spoken in the Harrow community.

• A background in community work or community organising.

• Knowledge of AI and how to utilise in a small charity or business. 

• A clean driving license. 

We want to ensure that we build a team here that reflects our local diverse community. If you believe that you can succeed in this role working with our local community, then we look forward to receiving your application, explaining how you will meet the requirements of the role.

If there are any adjustments that would be helpful for you, and would help you to show us your best, then please do let us know. Our Chair of trustees Gus Alston is happy to speak about this at any point, or you can include with your application.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Monday 12th August. The interview will consist of a task, and then questions from us, followed by an opportunity for more conversation and questions, including any from you. The whole process will take around two hours on the day. We will provide a £100 shopping voucher to all candidates who attend an interview, as recognition for the time you commit to this process. If you have a preference for timings on Monday 12th August, let us know when you apply. 

Victoria Hall is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

Contact details to ask any questions and get further information will be visible once you click on Apply for job. 

Are you a compassionate and inspiring leader with a successful strategic and operational track record? This is an exciting time to join Croydon Vision as we embark on the next phase of delivering our ambitious strategy.

Come and join us as we paint the next 100 years for Croydon Vision. We are based in the heart of Croydon, South London. We support and empower people of all ages affected by visual impairment. You will be taking over from the excellent work of Susanette Mansour, who is moving onto new opportunities after seven years in post.

Salary: £55-65K
Location: Croydon, South London
Benefits: 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Contract: Full-time (open to discussing four days)

Croydon Vision is an amazing charity based in the heart of Croydon, South London, that supports people of all ages with sight loss. Over the past few years, we have transformed as an organisation, improving the lives of our members from dependence to independence. We've extended our reach to Croydon's wider community, increased the diversity of our membership, developed new strategic partnerships, and invested time and resources in team development.

About the role:
We're looking for an experienced leader who has "the heart of charity and the mindset of a business approach" to help shape what the future holds and who is adept at executing strategies and capturing opportunities whilst keeping the culture and bringing the entire team along on this exciting journey - from Board through to staff and volunteers. Your goal will be to harness shared strengths and explore new opportunities.

About you:
You'll need all the following skills and experiences in your toolkit to provide effective leadership for Croydon Vision. These can be gained in the Not-for-Profit sector or the commercial sector:
* Inspire and lead people towards the achievement of excellence,
* be compassionate and values-driven,
* the ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational objectives underpinned by robust measurement systems,
* recognise needs and opportunities in the development of services,
* manage operations to a budget with effective systems of financial management, control and reporting,
* ability to deploy knowledge of the charity sector and related funding issues to the benefit of the organisation,
* ability to identify and develop new sources of voluntary income,
* manage organisational change and restructuring effectively and sensitively, to meet the needs of the charity and its members,
* work effectively with external partners, stakeholders and Board of Trustees, and
* an affinity for people with all forms of sight loss and championing their needs.

If you have an understanding of the needs of people of all ages with sight loss and of financial management and commercial acumen, that can be related to the charity sector, developing and marketing paid-for services then would be a bonus

If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you. As the first step, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Tiku van Houtem at Charity People

Deadline: 9am, Friday 16th August
Interview dates are currently being confirmed

Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Smart Works is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth. Over the past decade, Smart Works has given over 35,000 women the clothing and confidence they need to succeed. 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at job interview. After visiting Smart Works, the charity’s current quarterly data show that 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives. Smart Works believes in fashion as a force for good and is proud of the joy and magic its service brings to the women they serve. 

Building on these strong foundations, the incoming Chief Executive Officer will play an instrumental role in delivering its ambitions to double its reach from 5,000 to 10,000 women annually. They will lead the charity’s work across its eleven existing sites, and drive relevant expansion into other UK cities, supported via strategic fundraising, and partnership with relevant organisations and individuals. They will additionally represent the organisation at external functions and be an ambassador for the Smart Works services, raising the charity’s profile and maximising the impact for its client. We are looking for an experienced executive with a proven track record of delivering impactful change through exceptional leadership, with a specific interest for the empowerment of women. 

Smart Works promotes equity, diversity and inclusion from its workplace. The charity particularly welcomes applications from historically under-represented groups, including disabled people and members of minority ethnic communities, in order to increase representation within the organisation.  

To apply, please send a CV and cover statement to us by 12pm on Monday 22nd July. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process. Your application will be carefully considered by the People Team.

Salary: £75,240 - £79,302 per annum

Location: Remote, with travel to office location a few times a year

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (full time)

About the role:

Action again Medical Accidents (AvMA) is seeking a Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications to drive the diversification of their income streams, enhance their public profile, and develop robust marketing and communications strategies to support their mission of preventing medical accidents and supporting affected individuals.

This is a brand new role and an opportunity to shape and develop not just the role itself, but the team and the full suite of strategic objectives and activities to help support AvMA’s mission, vison and values.

You will play a pivotal role in helping AvMA to design plans to deliver additional income through a combination of fundraising, marketing and communications efforts that together widen their reach, empower more people and deliver their strategic aims.

And whilst this role may be new, as a charity they are not. AvMA is well-respected and have a strong brand and presence in the patient safety arena. So, whilst in the role you’ll be building something new, you will be doing so on solid foundations with a strong reputation for authenticity and impact on behalf of those they support and work with. 

About you:

With a demonstrable track record in developing multi faceted fundraising strategies and experience in marketing and communications, you’ll bring the skills needed to successfully deliver and establish a range of fundraising activities. As this is a new role, some areas of work may have not been established yet and so you’ll use your creative and solution focused mindset to generate the ideas and bring them to life, leading and motivating others as you go. 

As a strong storyteller you’ll use your skills to help AvMA raise its profile, create a better clarity of voice and widen its reach - connecting with new communities and audiences in order to increase the potential of AvMA’s impact and make a difference to more people lives.

You’ll be comfortable working autonomously and acting as the lead subject matter expert for all things fundraising, marketing and communications, taking a blank canvas, spotting opportunity, and delivering success for AvMA and its beneficiaries. You will also have overall responsibility for a budget to help you to develop what is needed, such as people, resources or infrastructure - so budget management experience is essential too.

Experience in a smaller charity and team is beneficial as you’ll need to be comfortable with both the strategic development side and inputting into wider planning, as well as being a leader who is willing to role up your sleeves and ‘do’. 

Ideally you’ll have held a role with a similar scope of responsibilities around fundraising, marketing and communications, as well as people management, however you don’t need to have held a director level role before. This is likely to be your next step and provides a very tantalising opportunity to develop, design and deliver a new function and really make it your own!

What we can offer you:

Salary: Circa £75,240 - £79,302 per annum, negotiable dependant on experience.

Location: Remote role. Although staff predominantly work from home, we place huge value on working as a team and supporting each other.There is an expectation that AvMA staff will get together in person at least three times a year at the office, currently in Croydon; the Staff Days are well structured, collegiate and help the organisation to maintain the emphasis on playing as a team.

Hours of work: You will be contracted hours are 35 hours per week (full time) 

Pension: AvMA also offer a stakeholder pension where the charity will provide a 5% contribution based on qualifying earnings if the employee pays in at least 3%.

Holiday: 25 days a year (full time), plus bank holidays. An additional day’s leave is acquired for each year of service up to five days. In addition, the office closes over the Christmas break for 3 days, for which annual leave does not have to be taken.

About AvMA 

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the independent UK wide charity for patient safety and justice, established over 40 years.AvMA is widely credited with both having put “patient safety” on the map and having brought about huge advances in access to justice for those patients who have been affected by lapses in patient safety (“medical accidents”).

AvMA’s vision for what they want to see is a simple one: People who suffer avoidable medical harm get the support and the outcomes they need. This vision is underpinned by four objectives. Between them, we believe, they will transform trust in the NHS and healthcare generally, and significantly cut the cost – financial and human – which is incurred annually in settling legal claims as well as dealing with the human costs associated with traumatic medical injuries and death

For more details and how to apply for the role, please download our candidate application pack which is available from our recruitment consultant’s website.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 22nd July 2024.

No agencies please.

As our Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, you’ll deliver and drive the PR, corporate communications, and corporate affairs strategy, promoting and protecting the British Heart Foundation (BHF)’s reputation, building brand awareness, and generating support and engagement to ultimately drive income. 

Reporting to the Chief Marketing and Fundraising Officer, you'll deliver the media engagement, press and comms strategy, thought leadership strategy and content generation to build brand awareness, credibility, and influence policy decisions. Accountable for the development and delivery of the corporate communications and reputation management strategy, and stakeholder engagement strategy for alumni and ambassadors, you’ll also own the crisis response process and be responsible for internal change messaging.

In this highly collaborative senior leadership role, you'll also advise the Chief Executive, Executive Group and Trustees on communication strategy and communications and work closely with the Chief People Officer and Director of Policy and Public Affairs to ensure alignment of communications strategies with planning processes and policy and public affairs strategies. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with the Director of Brand, Acquisition and Health Marketing to deliver integrated campaigns across earned, owned and paid media. 

You'll role model our values, provide effective and authentic leadership, and grow colleague engagement. Engaging teams to provide clear direction, motivation, and coaching, you'll enable them to perform at their best and drive the delivery of the Directorate’s strategic plans.

Working arrangements

9–12-month fixed term contract, covering an internal secondment. 

Start date: As soon as possible. Candidates must be available to start by Monday 2 September at the latest.

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least two days each week, on average.  The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview.

About the team

The Communications and Corporate Affairs team comprises of 25+ communications professionals across a variety of specialisms including press, PR, and engagement, covering all four UK nations.

About you

With outstanding leadership skills and experience of leading a communications function within a large organisation, you have experience of implementing PR campaigns, multi-faceted communications solutions and delivering PR account management to exceptional levels.

With an awareness and passion for a wide range of media tools, you bring comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the media landscape across online and offline communications, the marketing planning process, and BHF’s cause and objectives.

A confident and ambitious communications specialist, able to deliver transformation and strategic programmes, you have intellectual flexibility and the ability to develop strong working relationships at Board/Senior leadership level. A highly effective organiser who can prioritise and manage multiple complex projects and stakeholders, you possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to inspire excellence in others and build high-performing teams.
 

User Voice exists to reduce reoffending and improve rehabilitation by working with those who are often not heard. One of the main ways that we do this is through our council model, which allows those currently in prison, or on licence, to have their say and contribute ideas and solutions to benefit everyone. We know that if people with convictions are motivated to give feedback on their experience of services, it fuels a culture of continuous improvement within the criminal justice system and gives people a sense of purpose.

The past year has been a period of change and reflection for User Voice. We have invested in our central operations and services, and we now have a solid platform for further growth and innovation for the coming years. We are now looking for a values-led individual who matches our ambition and who can lead our amazing organisation into the next phase of its journey.

As Chief Executive, you will have the opportunity to develop a new strategy that seeks to capitalise on the opportunities that are available to us, while ensuring that we have a diverse and sustainable, long-term funding model. When User Voice first began, lived experience was on the periphery of the criminal justice sector. Now, there are numerous organisations that utilise lived experience in their practice. However, they do not do so to the extent that we do. As our new Chief Executive, you must be energised to push User Voice to where it belongs – the forefront of the sector.

We are looking for a leader who has a genuine desire to see real change for individuals, institutions and the criminal justice system as a whole. You will bring sharp strategic thinking and an enterprising mindset, with the ability to spot new opportunities for us to have an even greater impact, combined with an authentic and inspiring management style that brings the whole team with you on that journey. A natural ambassador and external advocate, you will also be enthusiastic about partnerships and able to ensure that User Voice, as a small charity, has a powerful and credible voice externally.

The journey won’t always be easy, and so you will need to be resilient; though you will have an excellent team behind you that is rich with lived experience. And you will also be supported by a committed Board of Trustees, who are all passionate about what we do and who have the enthusiasm to be different and step outside our comfort zone.

We would welcome candidates with no previous experience of being a Chief Executive. More important is understanding the value of lived experience, a commitment to the objects of User Voice and a hunger to see meaningful improvements for those in the criminal justice system. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who bring personal lived experience of the criminal justice system.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley or Natalie Sanders at Tall Roots.

Service Manager 

Location: Wellingborough - Hybrid 

Contract: Full time, Permanent 

Salary: £44,000 

Benefits: 24 days holiday + bank holidays increasing with service (pro-rata) Health Cash Plan Life Assurance 

Are you a people focused Service Manager, Head of Operations looking to lead the charity strategy with their support to unpaid carers? 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll oversee the day to day operation of key services in health and the community. Managing contracts for high quality services and reporting requirements. 

They offer a comprehensive support service to unpaid carers within Northamptonshire in collaboration with organisations that complement the service they deliver. They recognise the vital contribution carers make to society and empower carers in improving their health, wellbeing and quality of life. They recognise the diversity of their communities and are committed to supporting all carers. 

What you'll be doing: 

• Lead, develop and coach the staff team to support Service Users 

• Maintain service performance targets 

• Lead effective recruitment, induction and ongoing support/development of staff and volunteers 

• Provide planning, leadership and direction, meeting statutory and organisational quality standards 

• Support business cases/ tenders / funding bids 

• Workstream oversight for Ageing Well Services, Community Asset Groups, Prevention and Development 

• Ensure great communication throughout the organisation 

• Support the CEO and Finance Manager to develop organisational budgets and business plans 

• Be part of the Senior Leadership Team overseeing the day to day operation of key services in health and the community. 

• Ensure contracts are managed and delivered with high quality services and required reporting arrangements 

• Joint Organisational Development as part of Senior Leadership Team 

• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

The right candidate: 

• Full driving licence and access to own car for work purposes 

• Experience of staff team management, including recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and training 

• Great oral, written, administration and IT communication skills 

• Proven experience at Senior Manager capacity as Service Manager, Head of Operations, Assistant Director, ideally within the Charity sector 

• Have DBS and the right to work in the UK 

What they'll offer in return: 

• 37 hours per week 

• Death in Service benefit (should the worse happen, your loved ones will be supported) 

• Simply Health Cash Plan 

• 24 days holiday, increasing to 29 days, plus bank holidays 

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