Non Executive Director Jobs

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who can take the reins to cover a period of maternity leave. You’ll be responsible for ensuring two directors are fully supported with their busy workload by handling their diary management, fulfilling reporting requirements, preparing meeting documents and taking minutes as well as delivering or supporting on key project work.

This role has a specific focus on manipulating and presenting data for reports, therefore you will need to have excellent Excel skills and Power BI experience would be beneficial. You will be the first point of contact with a wide range of stakeholders including the executive team, trustees and senior executives from external organisations; you will therefore need to uphold high standards of professionalism, be detailed oriented and extremely organised.

Strong administrative skills are essential, together with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, good interpersonal skills and a genuine passion and drive to make a difference to the children and young people we support, so that no child has to face mental health issues alone.

We believe this role could be achieved across 4 or 5 days and welcome applications from people who are interested in working between 28-35 hours. Please note salary will be pro rata if working less than 35hrs a week.

Could this be your Place?

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 16th March 2025

1st Interview date: 20th March 2025

2nd Interview date: 25th March 2025

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.
 

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.

Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check.

 Position Overview

The Finance Director will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health and strategy of the Barnabas Aid family globally, ensuring that all financial activities align with our mission and values. Reporting directly to the Chief Support Officer (CSO), the Finance Director will lead the finance team and work closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of non-profit and charitable financial management, compliance, and funding. The Finance Director will be part of the Senior Leadership Team.                                                                                                                              

Job Title: Director

Grade and Salary: Director - £65,600 - £75,000

Reporting To: The Chair and Board

Location: Brighton /Hybrid (2/3 days/week in Brighton Office)

Contract: Full time (35 hours a week)

Objectives of the Post: Lead PAN UK’s overall direction and strategic development, ensuring the well-being of both organisation and staff

Travel Requirements: The post involves some UK and international travel.

For 40 years Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) has worked to tackle the problems caused by pesticides and to promote safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens. We are looking for a visionary Director who will provide leadership and support to our team, represent us externally on high-level political platforms and nurture relationships with current and future funders.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV and a covering letter, of no more than two sides, explaining how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the role to Jon Farrant, Head of Finance and Governance by midnight, 16th March 2025

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24th March 2025

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Keith Tyrell, Director

PAN UK actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We view diversity in its broadest form which includes, but is not limited to, the consideration of race, nationality, gender, age, class, disability, sexuality, language and educational background. We particularly encourage applications from eligible candidates from minority ethnic groups which remain under-represented in the charity sector.

We are asking all applicants to complete an online diversity form, even if you choose to leave some parts blank. Your responses will remain anonymous and will not be linked to your application. The information you provide will help us to better understand our own recruitment practices and how they can be improved to ensure that we are reaching as broad a pool of people as possible.

Background

Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) is the only charity in the UK focused solely on tackling the problems caused by pesticides and promoting safe and sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes and gardens. It is an independent, non-profit organisation, which works nationally and internationally to eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides, to reduce dependence on pesticides and to increase the adoption of sustainable alternatives to chemical pest control.

For almost four decades, PAN UK has worked with groups and individuals concerned with health, environment and development, to promote healthy food and a sustainable agricultural system which will provide food and meet public health needs without dependence on toxic chemicals and without harming food producers, agricultural workers, or the environment. Our work includes campaigning for change in policy and practices at home and overseas; co-ordinating projects in the global south which help smallholder farming communities escape ill-health and poverty caused by pesticides; and contributing our wealth of scientific and technical expertise to the work of other organisations who share our aims.

PAN UK operates as part of PAN International - a global network with partner organisations based in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Pacific and Latin America. The Secretariat is composed of two international co-coordinators one based in Ethiopia and one in the UK who is hosted by PAN UK.  In addition to the network partners, PAN UK works closely with a wide range of like-minded organisations based in the UK and Internationally. 

PAN UK’s Senior Management Team comprises of the Director, Head of Finance and Governance, Head of International Programmes and Head of Policy and Campaigns. The organisation currently has fourteen staff organised into three teams – namely the international, UK and central support teams.

Responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

• Act as a figurehead and spokesperson for the organisation with key stakeholders including donors, allies, journalists and decision-makers.
• Lead on organisational strategy development and implementation.  Oversee completion and implementation of the new 5-year strategic plan.
• Lead, support and inspire a dedicated team to deliver the organisation’s mission and objectives.

Organisational management and development

• Lead the organisation’s work on Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ).
• Maintain an overview of all the organisation’s work, ensuring that projects and are delivered on time and budget.
• Work with Programme Heads and Project Teams to monitor and evaluate all programmes and projects ensuring they meet performance indicators and align with the organisational strategy.
• Work with the Head of Finance and Governance to ensure that all of PAN UK’s policies are fit-for-purpose, align with the organisation’s values, reflect best practice for a charity, and are appropriate for the guidance of the organisation.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and ensure that Trustees are kept informed of key developments and risks in a timely manner. Hold quarterly Trustee meetings, organise reports on project development, provide minutes of meetings.

Externally facing work

• Represent PAN UK at the highest level on a range of relevant strategic bodies and fora.
• Act as a media spokesperson for the organisation.
• Work with the Communications Manager to raise PAN UK’s public profile and cultivate and develop widespread attention to PAN UK projects, research and reports.
• Ensure that all outputs are of high quality and do not pose any kind of reputational or legal risk to the organisation. 

Fundraising and financial management

• Work with the Head of Finance and Governance to monitor the organisation’s current and forecast financial position and to determine actions to take to ensure ongoing financial sustainability.
• Lead on fundraising efforts aimed at securing unrestricted and/or core funds including building and maintaining relationships with key donors.
• Work with the Head of Finance and Governance to maintain an overview of the financial and funding needs of projects and the resourcing of the overall organisation. and support the Heads of the UK and International teams to fundraise for project-specific and/or restricted funds.
• Identify new fundraising streams and implement these approaches in order to secure PAN UK’s long-term future.
• Continue to grow PAN UK’s individual giving programme (implemented by the Communications team).
• Continue PAN UK’s ethical approach to fundraising which precludes taking funds from organisations, companies or individuals that contribute to the undermining of the achievement of PAN UK’s mission, or do not align with our values.

Human resources

• Line-manage the individual members of the Senior Management Team and run the team as a whole ensuring it meets regularly.
• Provide leadership and support to the whole staff team.
• Continue to make PAN UK an excellent place to work and maintain the organisation’s strong record on both staff recruitment and retention, including oversight of personnel matters.
• Get the best out of the whole PAN UK team, ensuring that its technical expertise on pesticides and agroecology is sustained alongside other key skills.

Person specification

Essential experience

• At least eight years’ experience in a UK NGO, and five years in a senior management position.
• Experience of managing, leading and motivating staff.
• Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing strategies designed to create change. 
• Demonstrable experience of successfully raising funds and building relationships with a range of funders (trusts and foundations, and other institutional donors).
• An understanding of charity finance rules and organisation-wide financial management.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, including experience of public speaking to a range of audiences.
• An understanding of the strategic context, actors, institutions, and processes relating to key policy areas intersecting pesticide management such as food, farming, environment, health and/or international development
• A demonstrable commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice.
• Sound knowledge of relevant UK, EU and/or international decision processes.
• The right to work in the UK.

Desirable experience

• Relevant degree in a related discipline (science or social science).

• Campaign and advocacy experience, including experience of designing, developing and implementing campaigns at the UK or International levels.
• Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees.
• Experience of project planning and management and evaluation,
• Experience of dealing with the media and acting as a spokesperson.
• Knowledge of UK libel law

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Director of Income Generation to join our Senior Leadership Team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for candidates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home but with some travel within England, Wales and Northern Ireland as required. 

As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a strategic role in the overall leadership and management of Friends of the Earth. This role has the responsibility of ensuring implementation of an ambitious but achievable income generation strategy. You’ll also be responsible for managing multiple income streams, all contributing to a robust and resilient portfolio of income that enables maximum organisational impact.

We are looking for an empathetic, inspiring and approachable leader with a strong track record of successful, sustainable income generation. You will have experience of strategic thinking and planning and the ability to build collective commitment to a vision. You will also have the ability to analyse the external environment and navigate clear paths for Friends of the Earth using mixture of new ideas and best practice, together with a solid understanding of the wider NGO context with regards to income generation and supporter engagement 

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Friends of the Earth Senior Leadership Team and be a key part in delivering our ambitious income generation strategy to support a great campaigning organisation.

For further information please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.

Closing date: Wednesday 19th March 2025 (23:59)

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with regular travel to London once a fortnight. 

(London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

Job description

To provide executive assistance and support to enable the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to work more effectively. This will include support on organisational governance, including the effective operation of the Board of Trustees and its associated subgroups and to act as a key conduit for external communication with the Chief Executive, the Director of Development and External Affairs and other directors – specifically in relation to our policy and influence work.

Pay and conditions

• The role is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Option for applicants to propose part-time hours – more information can be found on ‘Information for applicants’ document.

• The salary for the role will be £34,788 - £41,669, the applicant should expect to find themselves towards the middle of the range following successful completion of their 6-month probationary period.

• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. 

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Undertake a variety of tasks to manage demand and help prioritise the CEO’s time, including proactive diary management, managing emails, composing and preparing (sometimes confidential) correspondence, arranging travel and briefing on upcoming commitments and responsibilities in advance of meetings. 

• Similarly, provide support to the Director of Development & External Affairs and other directors in managing external contacts associated with our policy and influence work, including scheduling, supporting and arranging travel for external meetings with government officials, MPs and partners, and assisting in responding to (sometimes confidential) correspondence.

• Support the CEO in managing the Board of trustees and its two subgroups (Finance subgroup and the People Sub-group). This will include supporting the CEO in forward planning and agenda setting for meetings, scheduling meetings, confirming attendees, organising catering, supporting the CEO and Directors in the preparation of papers, ensuring meetings run smoothly as hybrid format and minute taking.

• Supporting the Director of Finance and Operations (who is currently Company Secretary) to ensure statutory Centre for Sustainable Energy 2024 registers (for Companies House and the Charity Commission) are maintained and statutory returns and forms are filed in a timely manner to ensure legal and regulatory compliance (including collecting required annual returns from all directors and trustees). 

• Support the CEO and chair of trustees in ensuring the development and maintenance of good governance practice, including regular Trustee skills audits, Trustee recruitment, induction & training, maintenance of trustee tenures and review of relevant governing documents including Board and Sub-group Terms of Reference documents.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. 

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Excellent IT skills, using all elements of Microsoft Office 365 or equivalent, including Sharepoint and Teams. 

• Skilled in building relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners. 

• Skilled problem solver, able to anticipate needs and think critically/ laterally. Understanding senior management priorities, thinking ahead and anticipating needs. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Trustees board of a charity, in relation to those of a senior executive team. 

• Experience of supporting senior management to manage their workloads, diary management, minuting meetings, handling confidential information with discretion, drafting executive papers, etc. 

• Significant experience of managing a demanding and fast-paced workload, sometimes with competing demands and deadlines.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and provide a CV and Cover letter and send it to our Jobs email. The completed application form alongside the additional documents attached, should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the person specification (detailed in the job description). 

To be considered for this role an application form, CV and Cover letter must be sent to Jobs email at CSE.

The closing date for applications is Midday Friday 14 March 2025. 

Interviews are expected to take place Friday 21 March 2025 and Monday 24 March 2025, though this is subject to change.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 (depending on experience) plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are looking a candidate to provide confidential, secretarial and business support to the Director Fundraising through the management and delivery of administrative and executive services. This will include support for Trustee committees, facilitating Directorate performance reporting, general administrative duties specific to assisting the Director role and supporting the directorate HoDs as appropriate. Take responsibly and ownership of office organisation, project management, deadline compliance, and important documents and files.

The role is based in our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025, 5.00pm.  Please note interviews will take place the following week.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Inter Mediate is one of the world’s leading independent peacemaking organisations. Operating out of London, we work in conflict zones around the world to support peace negotiations and advise on strategies to stop and prevent wars. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, expert projects team as a Projects Director, with a special focus on conflicts in Africa.  

Key responsibilities

The Projects Director reports to the Senior Conflict Advisor and is responsible for:  

• Developing and sustaining relationships with parties to negotiations and/or key actors, both directly and remotely; 
• Preparing and supporting the Senior Conflict Advisor and other senior colleagues in relevant negotiations and, as appropriate, leading negotiation sessions and providing advice;
• Preparing fully costed project proposals, in conjunction with Projects and Finance and Operations staff and consultant experts; 
• Developing, managing and delivering existing Inter Mediate projects;

Specific Responsibilities 

• Developing, managing and delivering existing Inter Mediate conflict resolution and dialogue projects, with a geographic focus on Africa and a thematic focus on conflicts in the wider Muslim world;
• Developing and sustaining relationships with parties to negotiations and/or key actors, both directly and remotely, travelling frequently to project locations; 
• Supporting external consultants and negotiators in the field and at home;
• Leading research necessary to deliver projects
• Preparing and supporting the Projects Team and Executive Director in relevant negotiations and, as appropriate, supporting negotiation sessions and providing advice;
• Ensuring the appropriate allocation of project finances, producing project reports in line with donor requirements, and managing relationships with key project donors;
• Scoping opportunities for Inter Mediate to develop new projects, based on sound analysis of the context and of Inter Mediate’s unique ability to contribute;
• Updating donors on relevant projects, and maintaining and developing the relationship with the donors working with the Operations team; 
• Preparation of fully costed project proposals and project reports;
• Compiling project progress reports for senior management/trustees’ meetings; 
• Representation of Inter Mediate in external forums where appropriate. 

Experience, skills and qualifications

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

-  A masters degree in politics, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, international affairs, public policy or an equivalent subject. Relevant work experience (with a preferred focus on Africa) may be accepted in lieu;

- 7-10 years of work experience in conflict resolution or peace process support for a governmental, non-governmental or inter-governmental organisation, or an equivalent field such as diplomacy, humanitarian access, political risk advisory services, conflict journalism or conflict analysis;

- Deep expertise in the dynamics and stakeholders shaping African politics and conflicts, including with non-state armed groups;

- Excellent written English, and evidence of ability to produce high-quality written work to deadline;

- A strong general understanding of political and conflict dynamics and the ability to produce well-structured and concise analysis;

- Ability to operate successfully in high pressure, sensitive political environments and provide support to high-level leaders;

- Evidence of strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills including managing a range of stakeholders;

- Flexibility and adaptability to support the smooth running of a small team, and willingness to take an “all-hands-on-deck” approach when required;

- French fluency is highly desirable and will be an advantage for candidates

Inter Mediate particularly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds

Working at Inter Mediate

A normal working week consists of 35 hours. Our office operates between 8am and 6.30pm with core hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Inter Mediate operates a hybrid working model, with at least 2 set days per week in the office in London.

Benefits include: 25 days holiday, pension contribution and private health insurance (following successful completion of the 6-month probationary period).

IM is unable to currently sponsor working visas. All applicants must have the right of employment within the UK. 

Chief Executive Officer  

Salary £60,000 (FTE)  

Location Brighton & Hove / Hybrid with occasional travel across Sussex and beyond 

Permanent, full Time  

Hours: 30 hours - work pattern to be agree (4 days per week) 

Application deadline: 10am Monday 17th March 2025 

Interview dates: 

Trustee Panel: Tuesday 25th March

Stakeholder Panel: Friday 28th March

As our new CEO, you would be joining Switchboard at a pivotal time. You would build on our rich history and take the charity forward into its next chapter of change and growth.

You will lead a small, high-performing & committed team of managers and client facing staff, and work with a skilled, experienced and hard-working Board of Trustees to develop and implement Switchboard’s vision and strategy.

A willingness to balance operational management and strategic leadership is vital to the success of this role to ensure we can reach every LGBTQ+ person who needs us, today and into the future.

You will grow and diversify our income streams to create a financially robust foundation for growth and you will also be the public face and spokesperson for the organisation,

We’re looking for an inclusive and adaptable leader who shares our values and matches our ambition to make Sussex the best place in the UK for LGBTQ+ people to live. 

Who we are looking for: 

• Proven expertise in diversity and inclusion, with a rich understanding of how intersectional identities, including ethnicity, class and disability shape the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities 

• A deep understanding and commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, with special attention to the experiences of trans and non-binary people. 

• Knowledge of and ability to implement charity regulatory requirements 

• Experience of developing, implementing and communicating strategic plans in partnership with a range of stakeholders 

• Experience in leading change management 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop diverse teams of people to deliver results. 

• Experience of establishing or adapting organisational structures, systems and staffing arrangements. 

• Experience of managing a portfolio of services, including multi-agency partnership projects to achieve and evidence positive outcomes. 

• Proven track record of achieving ambitious income targets and of financial management, including budget setting, monitoring and reporting. 

• Outstanding communication, presentation, relationship management skills. 

If this is you and you have the experience, skills and depth of understanding we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. 

All of our services operate from an explicitly trans inclusive standpoint. We believe trans people are who they say they are, non-binary identities are valid, and our services are focused on intersectional inclusion. All employees and ambassadors of Switchboard are expected to represent these values in their work.  

As a ‘by and for’ organisation, we actively encourage applications from members of LGBTQ+ communities and community members with intersectional needs and identities in particular. People of colour and TNBI people are under-represented within the Switchboard team and as part of our commitment to increasing team diversity we are adopting an ‘opportunity pledge’.  

This means we will automatically shortlist for interview any applicant from one of these under-represented groups if they meet the key criteria. If you do not wish to be included in the opportunity pledge process, please indicate this in your form. 

About Us 

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has proudly delivered 'by and for' services for LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton & Hove and beyond for 50 years.

Supporting the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities is at the heart of our services.

Our current offer includes:

• BOLD (Bereavement, Older People, Dementia)

• Domestic Abuse Service

• Health Inclusion Programme

• Helpline

• Migrants, Refugees, Asylum Seekers Support

• Trans and Non-Binary Social Prescribing Plus

• Training and Inclusion Award Programmes

Each year we see the transformative impact of our services on the lives of our clients and the users of our services. We also see a great deal of unmet need across the communities.

The Yehudi Menuhin School (YMS), a specialist music school based in Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham, Surrey takes great pride in pupils growth, shaping a positive, supportive learning environment.

The School is looking for a Marketing Executive to start as soon as possible on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hours per week) to support the Director of Development and Marketing with marketing campaigns, events, digital marketing, and the creation of marketing materials.  This is a vital role in promoting both the School and the Menuhin Hall, our 300-seat concert venue.

The salary is £25,000 to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience).  The holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus public holidays (which fall outside of term time).

YMS offers great benefits including a very generous pension scheme (contributing 13.5% every month, with the employee contributing at least 6%), free school lunch during term times, free parking, use of the School's swimming pool (when available), free lunchtime concerts, discounted tickets to other school events, Life Assurance and a health cash plan provided by Medicash.

The Key Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Hall Marketing

• Assist the Director of Development and Marketing to define and deliver a sales and marketing strategy for the concert season at the Menuhin Hall to ensure sales targets are achieved or exceeded.

Marketing Campaigns

• Assist the Director of Development and Marketing to define and lead a comprehensive marketing campaign for the Summer School, utilising both print and digital channels to drive maximum participation.

Marketing and Communications

• Be responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of the School and Menuhin Hall website, including making edits and creating new content, ensuring it is kept up-to-date and accurate.

Branding

• Act as a brand guardian to ensure that all communications and marketing are delivered in accordance with brand standards.

Fundraising

• Support fundraising activity by publicising donor and supporter events, generating ideas to increase philanthropic support for the School, and ensure supporters are acknolwedged appropriately in all marketing materials.

Database Management

• Develop and maintain a marketing database for the School and the Hall.

Events

• Support with the organisation of events and attend concerts and other events as required.

General

• Manage the Marketing inbox, ensuring that emails are responded to appropriately and in a timely manner.

For further information of the key duties and responsibilities and person specification, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

The closing date for applications is Friday 7 March 2025.

Interviews to take place will be confirmed.

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate and are interested in the role, please complete our application form.  Your application form should be completed in full and submitted along with a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Robin Harskin.  Early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be found.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.  The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level.  It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Sounddelivery Media is a small, dynamic, and supportive charity amplifying lived experience stories to address social injustice. We work alongside incredible people and communities, developing their confidence, skills, and platforms to influence public conversation, policy and practice. We’ve achieved much and are recognised for our crucial support of civil society and its leaders. With a clear and robust 2024-2027 strategy, we seek an Interim Director to provide strategic leadership during our founder/Director’s 9-month sabbatical.

About the role

Reporting to the Chair, the Interim Director will focus on building on recent achievements and delivering our agreed strategy, with a primary emphasis on income generation alongside programme oversight and stakeholder relationship management. An ambitious mindset, excellent people management, and emotional intelligence are essential. Ideally, you’re an experienced Chief Executive/Director with a demonstrable track record of leading a small, ambitious organisation, particularly in securing diverse funding streams.You will have experience building positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, sector partners, and, most importantly, people with lived experience of social injustice.

Key Responsibilities (9-Month Focus):

• Income Generation: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive income generation strategies, working closely with the team to secure funding from diverse sources (trusts, foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, etc.). Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders and supporters, exploring new revenue streams, and optimising existing income sources.
• Programme Oversight: Ensure our Spokesperson Network, Festival of Learning and Community of practice are well managed, resourced and impactful.
• Financial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of the organisation, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control, working in close collaboration with the Finance and Operations Manager.
• Organisational Management & Development: Oversee operational, financial, and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability. Deliver the existing operational plan for the period and develop the operational plan for the next financial year. Provides strong leadership to the team, supporting their professional development, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Governance: Provide regular and comprehensive updates to the Board of Trustees on organisational performance, emerging opportunities, and potential risks. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices in governance.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

• Proven ability to develop and implement successful income generation strategies, secure diverse funding, and build strong funder relationships.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and cost control.
• Experience overseeing operational and HR systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainability, and delivering/developing operational plans.
• Demonstrable team leadership and management skills, including staff development, performance management, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Experience working with Boards of Trustees, providing updates, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Sounddelivery Media’s mission and values.

Desirable Criteria:

• Strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Experience in the voluntary/non-profit sector.
• Understanding of the role of capacity building organisations.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and community engagement.
• Experience with fundraising databases/CRM systems.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership, collaborative approach, proactivity, excellent organisational skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Key information: 

• Salary: £54.5k per annum for full time role (part time considered).
• Full time 35 hours per week. Flexible hours and working.
• 28 days per year holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays).
• 3% pension contribution.
• Other benefits: Access to Employee Assistance Programme, team wellbeing budget, training allowance.
• Location: Home-based with the expectation of working one day per week at a base in London. Please note that our training predominantly takes place in London. 

Recruitment process and key dates:

To apply for this role please send a cover letter (no more than two pages) and your CV to our application portal by 9am 3rd March 2025.
Successful candidates will be invited to interview on 10th and 11th March.

Second interviews, including a panel meeting with the team and representatives of our network will take place week beginning 17 March. You will also be expected to prepare a short presentation.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, the successful appointee will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, our Chair of Trustees Emma Harrison is available for a short conversation about the opportunity.

The new Chief Executive will be responsible for driving the strategic direction, leadership and overall management of our youth charity – joining at an instrumental moment as we finalise our new strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will play a key role in strengthening our local and national profile as a leading voice for LGBTQ+ young people. 

The Kite Trust exists to create an inclusive society where LGBTQ+ young people are healthy, successful and celebrated.  Our work supports the wellbeing and creativity of LGBTQ+ young people in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and surrounding areas through information, support and groups. We build inclusive communities to tackle inequalities through consultancy, training and education.    

The CEO will focus on the next phase of the organisation’s development, leading our staff team, working alongside the board of trustees and playing a key, visible role within the wider LGBTQ+ sector.  We are looking to appoint a dynamic and caring individual who has the ambition to deliver excellent services for children and young people that reflect their evolving needs. 

We strongly encourage applications from individuals aged under 30, who identify as trans and non-binary, are from global majority or migrant backgrounds, are disabled/neurodivergent and/or have other lived experience they would bring to the role – we recognise the valuable contribution that lived experiences bring to our work with LGBTQ+ young people. 

Want to make a difference to local lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In-Patient Unit and Community teams.

Being an Executive Assistant at St Wilfrid's

We are looking for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive in ensuring the efficient operation of the CEO's office and upholding strong corporate governance standards across the Hospice and its subsidiaries.

As the Executive Assistant, you will be at the heart of the organisation, supporting the Chief Executive, Trustees and the Senior Management Team. Your role will include:

• Managing the CEO’s diary, correspondence, and administrative tasks to enable effective leadership.
• Supporting corporate governance by liaising with the Board of Trustees, Committee Advisers, and external agencies.
• Handling confidential reports, preparing board meeting agendas, producing high quality minutes, and chasing follow-up actions.
• Overseeing key compliance systems, including the Vantage Sentinel System (Complaints, Policies & Procedures).
• Assisting with risk management and maintaining accurate records in line with policies.
• Organising staff recognition events and ensuring high standards of administration across the organisation.

The role is based on a 30–37.5 hour work week, with flexibility around working patterns. We’re also happy to discuss the option of compressed hours. There will be busier periods around quarterly committee and Board meetings when additional support is needed. If you’d like to visit our beautiful hospice or learn more about the role, please contact our HR team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a PA or Executive Assistant at a senior level
• A relevant qualification in business administration, executive support, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Advanced MS Office skills and experience managing databases or governance systems.
• The ability to act on your own initiative and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Right to work in the UK

What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:

• Annual Leave - An equivalent to our generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year plus bank holidays. This increases with service
• Healthcare – Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eyecare and physiotherapy
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
• Generous Pension – With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
• Subsidised food - Our catering staff provide a range of high-quality meals at low prices for all staff members when on site at the Hospice
• Staff discount - In all our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid's

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected. Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

We want to hire talented people and to make sure our processes don’t exclude or disadvantage people with disabilities or different needs. Please let us know what would help you apply for our role – we’re happy to be flexible with our process to help you showcase your skills and abilities. 

We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Eastside People’s recruitment arm offers specialist interim, executive recruitment and search services to the not-for-profit sector. We are dedicated to supporting the charity sector to recruit the best candidates at a senior level, thereby strengthening leadership teams and increasing the capacity and effectiveness of social sector organisations. We provide a values-driven inclusive service where the experience of both our clients and candidates is a top priority, alongside delivering outstanding results.

This role aims to support the growth of our recruitment service whilst also delivering the highest quality recruitment process to our charity clients.  This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven, hands-on recruitment experience and a genuine interest in the charity sector who enjoys business development, taking full ownership of the recruitment process and developing strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates to work in a sector with genuine social values.

For further details please read the candidate information pack.

Are you able to listen? Do you have the experience, maturity and empathy to support people who have concerns about their workplace ? Could you help someone decide their next steps, without stepping over the line? You will be covering the East Kent Area so you will need to drive and have access to a car.

This role is remote but you will be visiting the trusts when needed.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills to support contacting employees to find a self-determined resolution to their concerns for independent and confidential staff liaison service.

The Role
To provide independent, confidential liaison for all staff
To support contacting employees to find a self-determined resolution to their concerns by telephone and/or in person
Escalate issues of concern promptly in accordance with agreed timescales
Surface issues for the organisation which might otherwise be unknown
Promote an environment of Freedom To Speak Up
Provide support for staff who feel unable to raise issues internally or without support

The Candidate
Proven management and organisational skills at a midmanagement or higher level
Demonstrable experience of interaction with mid-level and senior Executives, Directors and Non-Executive Directors in addressing concerns and issues.
Proven experience of dealing sensitively with difficult issues, to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality as appropriate
Experience in giving presentations to small and large groups
Strong report writing skills
Experience in communicating at all levels of staff from all disciplines and/or grades.
Experience of planning and prioritising own workload, and working on own initiative
Basic knowledge of Employment Law, the Equality Act and data protection
Knowledge of HR policy and proven experience of staff management desirable

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.