Senior Executive Jobs in Manchester

Executive Assistant

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to provide professional executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive, the Chair of Trustees and the Executive Directors of the charity by providing them with a range of executive and functional services.

This is a full-time role offering remote working. 

Position: SIT48 Executive Assistant

Location: Home-based, U.K nationwide. However, occasional travel may be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 10 February 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: 20 February 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

As one of two centralised Executive Assistants, you will work as part of a team providing professional executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive, the Chair of Trustees and the Executive Directors, enabling them to meet their objectives efficiently and in a timely manner by providing them with a range of executive and functional services. The role will also support the broader Board of trustees, sub committees and individual trustees enabling them to fulfil their governance requirements 

Discretion and confidentiality are required given the sensitivity and important nature of the work supporting The Chair, trustees, CEO and Executive Directors. 

About You

You will have experience as an Executive Assistant or equivalent experience in an administrative or secretarial role. 

You will have experience of:

• Planning and management of projects to deliver against a set of requirements 

• Developing and or maintaining effective administrative systems 

• Minute taking at board level 

• Charity governance 

To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further 

information on the role. 

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Executive Assistant, PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Officer, Senior Administrator, Admin Support, Administration Manager, Clerk, Secretary, Clerical, Governance, Governance Officer, Governance Administrator. 

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

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with The International Dendrology Society, in their search for a CEO.

The International Dendrology Society (IDS) is an international society with members from all over the world and a programme of events, tours and study days. The society's aims are to promote the study and enjoyment of trees and other woody plants, to bring together dendrologists from all round the world, and to protect and conserve rare and endangered plant species worldwide.

Salary: £60K (full time equivalent) working 3-4 days a week

Location: Remote, the successful applicant can be based anywhere in the UK. There is also office space in Hergest Croft (Herefordshire) that can be utilised if desired.

Reporting to : Board of Trustees via Chair

Key responsibilities include designing the long-term strategy and agreeing it with the Board of Trustees, growing IDS's membership, and developing partnerships/relationships with other key botanical organisations around the globe. You will also lead on overseeing the annual budget and initiating fundraising activities to meet the budget.

The successful candidate will have a track record in running and growing a charity or similar small organisation, with excellent management experience and the ability to lead, inspire and motivate. Experience in interacting with and overseeing people with a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities is key, as is a proven track record in financial management and income generation.

An interest in Botany and Arboriculture is desirable, however you don't need to be an expert to be considered.

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP via the apply button!

Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

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

Pay - £37,088 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance

Hours - 35 Hours per Week

Fixed Term Contract - 12- Month ( Maternity Cover)

Location – Homebased South West. Applicants should be able to travel across Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Somerset,  Bath & North East, and Somerset. Travel also requires the post holder to attend staff meetings and team away days

A rare opportunity to work for an ‘OUTSTANDING’ team where trauma-informed practice is the foundation of everything we do. Brilliant training opportunities, clinical supervision, and support. “Members of the team who spoke to the inspector said that they felt valued in their role. They considered that they had access to opportunities that they had not experienced in previous employment. The agency provides exceptional resources for staff to ensure that their emotional well-being and a healthy work-life balance are promoted.” (OFSTED 2022)

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

This is a Senior Supervising Social Worker role with a focus on the matching process to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people who have experienced trauma due to adverse childhood experiences. The successful candidate will need to be confident in negotiating fostering fees, attending commissioning meetings, and adopting a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach when sharing monitoring information with local authorities. The successful candidate will also be required to complete inductions for new carers.

Whilst being homebased, the Senior Supervising Social Worker will visit and support foster families across the TACT South West area including Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Somerset,  Bath & North East, and Somerset but will also travel within the wider region for team meetings, training, and other in-person events. 

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• Experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Knowledge of matching criteria and stability of placements.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Perkbox – retail discount scheme.
• Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight – Sunday, 2nd March 2025

Interview Date: Monday, 10th March 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. 

Salary: £41,208 per annum + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance + £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Allowance

Hours: 35 Hours per week 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract -  9 Months - Maternity Cover

Location: Homebased - We are interested in applicants located in Northamptonshire, Central Leicestershire, Central Milton Keynes & Peterborough as the postholder will be required to travel across these areas to conduct home visits to support carers and children. Travel is also required to attend staff meetings and team away days in Northamptonshire and other parts of the East Midlands.

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

As a Fostering Senior Supervising Social Worker with TACT East Midlands, you will be a part of our amazing team of professionals working with our organisational values at the heart of their everyday practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT East Midlands team.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now. 

Overall Duties of the Senior Supervising Social Worker will include:

• An appropriate social work qualification
• Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in regulated fostering service
• Experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
• A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality, and promoting their positive development.
• Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations including the Children's Act and NMS Fostering Standards.
• Experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
• Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnoses).
• An hour a week of live, expert-led activities through the Annual Employee Wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025

• Interview Date: Tuesday, 4th March 2025 (via Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

Leadership Through Sport & Business (LTSB) is a UK-based social mobility charity that prepares and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into meaningful roles with major firms. We make sure those at risk of under-employment find careers equal to their ambition and ability and can contribute from their first day on the job.

Since 2012, we’ve worked with 1,963 young people, providing them with personal and professional development to prepare them for the world of work, then working to place them in roles across accountancy & finance, digital technology, customer service, law, marketing and insurance.

Joining LTSB means becoming part of a team dedicated to breaking down barriers for young people. Your leadership will make a tangible difference, not only in the lives of those we support but also in the future direction of the charity itself.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring leader who brings:

• A passion for social mobility, equality, and supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or small to medium sized organisation, ideally in the social mobility, youth, or education sectors. 
• A track record of successful fundraising, partnership development, and income generation, ideally including grant funding and corporate partnerships.

LTSB’s mission is to break down barriers and build bridges to opportunity. We actively challenge inequality, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the unique contributions of all individuals. We believe that by embracing diversity in all its forms, we can foster innovation, inspire excellence, and make a lasting difference. At LTSB, EDI is not just a commitment - it is who we are.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Lottie Wihl or Mia Walker-Saunders at Prospectus.

Recruitment Timetable:
Deadline for applications: 26th February
Interviews with Prospectus: 17th, 18th and 19th March
Interviews with LTSB: w/c 24th March

Head of Operations - Women's Housing Action Group (WHAG)

An excellent operations leadership opportunity in an accomplished Northwest homelessness and domestic abuse support charity

About us

WHAG is a leading Northwest based charity with 45 years’ experience of delivering quality support services to those vulnerable homeless women, young parents, women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse.

We support people to overcome the experiences they have had and improve their safety and life opportunities. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures and then build up the skills and resources needed to take control of their own lives, to secure their own tenancy and maintain a quality of life in the long term.

We are also skilled in delivering relationship training to employers, colleges and schools as part of our mission to end domestic abuse, homelessness, and the breakdown of relationships.

WHAG owns 20 properties and manages an additional 80 through lease and letting arrangements, supporting and housing people in Rochdale, Wigan, Cheshire West and Chester. Our front line teams who number some 45 dedicated staff working across communities and in 5 locations take pride in our values-driven approach and commitment to providing person-led support.

About the Role

By embodying our values of Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength, you will be an inclusive leader of innovative, trusted and person-centred, trauma-informed services.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will build on strong foundations to deliver on our mission and develop our capabilities for the future across a diverse range of services and projects.

You will guide and support staff in the effective support of clients and ensure timely and robust processes for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on outcomes. You will coach and innovate our services delivery, identifying and shaping new opportunities to achieve our mission.

You will build strong relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders including contract managers, agencies and other bodies offering support to clients to identify new opportunities for contract and grant based delivery.

A key member of the senior leadership team you will be help shape and implement WHAG’s business and operational strategy and deputise for the Chief Executive when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven management experience in delivering impact across similar person-centred services
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and how to assure its effectiveness
• Experience of strategic and operational risk reporting, budgeting, planning and management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, monitoring and reporting skills and attention to detail.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and other use of database programmes for Operations
• Passionate about WHAG’s aims and ethos
• Have a high degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and organisational spirit.
• Have a hands on approach and be a team player

WHAG is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people and communities we support, and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting WHAG in the recruitment of this role.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role including the following:

• Why are you interested in the Head of Operations role at WHAG and how it fits with your skills and management approach?
• How your application matches to the essential skills and experience specified in the job description and person specification. Please give examples where possible

The closing date for applications is February 14th 2025.

Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with WHAG on March 3rd 2025.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Location: Rochdale (With flexible working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting Salary £49,000 plus benefits

Hours: Full time, 36 hrs with the potential to work flexible hours and one day a week from home

Benefits: Health Plan, cycle, Computer, Pension & Savings Schemes. Annual Leave: 23 days per annum rising to 28, 5 hours per year to attend hospital appointments.

You may also have experience in the following: Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Service Lead, Head of Service, Deputy CEO, Deputy Director, Operations and Service Manager, Director of Operations and Service, Head of Operations and HR, Operations Lead, Deputy Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager.

REF- 219 313

Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive Location: Home based

About The Teaching Awards Trust

The Teaching Awards Trust is a charity committed to raising the profile of the outstanding, life-changing work that takes place in education across the UK. We champion, celebrate and raise the morale of all those who work in education.  Our mission is currently carried out through two powerful campaigns; The Pearson National Teaching Awards and Thank a Teacher.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with expertise in data analysis, social media, and content creation, working remotely within a tight-knit team. The role holder will co-develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across all of our platforms, with a particular focus on enhancing our LinkedIn presence and growing ambassador groups to drive brand awareness and engagement in the Teaching Awards Trust and what we do.  You will also play a key role in designing and delivering email marketing campaigns.

ABOUT YOU

· You will be a creative and results-driven digital marketing professional with at least 4/5 years of experience in data analysis, social media, and content creation.

· You will have excellent organisation skills with a strong attention to detail as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

· The ability to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally is essential for you to be able to hit the ground running in this newly evolved role.

· You will be part of a very small, tight knit remote team.

· Overall, you will be looking for the opportunity to make a real difference in the job you do and to help support the aims of the trust.

· Experience in the education or charity sector would be highly advantageous

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

A salary of £35-38,000 per annum. You will be home based with some need to travel for team meetings and other events.  Annual leave is 25 days excluding bank holidays, Employer pension contributions of 6%, Learning and Development packages are also available.

ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is midnight on 7th February 2025 but applications will be reviewed and longlisted as soon as they are received.

To apply, please follow the website link provided, along with a CV and a covering letter including why you are applying for this role and describing your key achievements in your most recent social media and digital marketing role.

Successful candidates will be contacted by phone or email by 7th February 2025 for an initial short phone call conversation followed by remote first interviews around 10/11 February 2025. and final interviews at the end of this same week.

Second round interviews will take place around on 14th February 2025.

Digital Marketing and Social Media Executive - The Pearson National Teaching Awards

The Teaching Awards Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Why join the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST)? We’ve an exciting opportunity to work for a significant cause and help make a real difference by raising awareness of sepsis.

Sepsis is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. There are over 245,000 cases each year in the UK and approximately 48,000 deaths – the charity’s overarching aim is to reduce preventable deaths from sepsis. We achieve this by:

• Raising awareness
• Supporting those affected by sepsis
• Educating health professionals
• Lobbying political organisations for better sepsis care

In this new role you will be responsible for overseeing the UKST’s income generation strategy, ensuring the growth of diverse revenue streams to support the charity’s mission. You will lead all fundraising efforts, partnership development, donor stewardship, and income forecasting, ensuring that the charity is financially sustainable while expanding its reach and impact.

• Income Strategy & Leadership:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive income generation strategy that aligns with the charity’s goals and mission.
  • Lead, inspire, and manage the income generation team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
  • Set and monitor income targets, ensuring the charity meets its financial goals through diverse income channels.

• Fundraising & Donor Relations:
  • Oversee and grow all fundraising initiatives including major donors, trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, events, individual giving, and digital fundraising.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key donors, stakeholders, and partners to ensure long-term, sustainable support.
  • Develop strategies for donor engagement, stewardship, and retention.
• Partnership Development:
  • Cultivate and manage corporate partnerships.
  • Develop and manage relationships with grant-making bodies, identifying and applying for relevant funding opportunities.
• Income Management & Reporting:
  • Lead the development of annual fundraising budgets, tracking income performance against targets.
  • Provide accurate reports to senior management and the board, ensuring transparency and effective use of resources.
  • Analyse income trends, identifying opportunities for new revenue streams and ensuring the charity is maximising its fundraising potential.
• Team Management & Development:
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the income generation team, providing training, support, and regular feedback.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team to meet fundraising challenges.
• Brand Ambassadorship & External Relations:
  • Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing it at key external events and meetings.
  • Work closely with the communications and marketing teams to ensure fundraising activities are well-promoted and integrated with the charity's messaging and brand.
• Experience:
  1. Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a senior fundraising or income generation role within the charity or nonprofit sector.
  2. A track record of success in securing income through diverse channels (major gifts, corporate partnerships, trusts & foundations, events, digital fundraising).
  3. Strong understanding of fundraising regulations, compliance, and best practices.
  4. Experience in leading and managing teams to achieve ambitious targets.
• Skills:
  1. Exceptional strategic thinking and financial management skills.
  2. Excellent relationship-building skills with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
  3. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  4. Ability to inspire and motivate staff, and lead with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
  5. Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Attributes:
  1. Passionate about the charity sector and committed to the mission of the UKST.
  2. Strong leadership qualities with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  3. Creative, innovative, and adaptable in response to changing fundraising landscape.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you’re suited for the role.

The United Kingdom Sepsis Trust is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or disability.

This new role at Factory International is central to embedding the organisation into our new home - Aviva Studios. Over the past three years Factory International has grown into a large complex organisation, now responsible for a major new cultural venue delivering a ground-breaking year-round programme. We are seeking an exceptional operational leader, with a commitment to rigour and excellence, with passion and determination, to help us build the success of this exceptional destination in the heart of Manchester. The Operations Director is the key point of contact for all teams and departments in assessing the practicalities, operational logistics and risk implications of events and activities taking place within Aviva Studios and in the public realm.

The Operations Director will lead on management of operational risk across the organisation including H&S, Emergency Planning, Disaster Recovery and Fire Safety. They are the driving strategic force behind the Visitor Welcome shaping the Visitor Experience Strategy, overseeing the Visitor Welcome Team and contract management of our external security partner.

The Operations Director will ensure that efficient operational systems and controls are in place to manage Factory International @ Aviva Studios’ Day to day activities, ensuring also that the company’s operation and it’s building is safe, compliant and can help deliver the objectives of the business and the welcome we extend to all our visitors.

Through management of the Facilities Team, they will be accountable for planned preventative maintenance programme, reactive maintenance and act as senior contract liaison with the third-party Facilities Management partner (CBRE).

The Operations Director will work closely with creative, design and event teams to oversee the uniquely dynamic social spaces at Aviva Studios, reflecting the changing seasons and needs of different events and productions, while considering the commercial requirements of the site and working proactively with the Commercial Teams to drive revenue across the venue.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Venue Operations
Accountable for all aspects of Aviva Studio operations – inputting into strategic planning and programming schedule, guiding the organisation on legislative and regulatory compliance, and ensuring standard operating procedures and manuals are regularly updated and relevant licences and consents are in place.

Oversight of the reactive and preventative maintenance strategies and ensure that the venue is presented to the highest standard for the public, artists and those working there.

Event & Programme Delivery
Bring high level expertise and insight to the scoping and planning of the varied events that make up Factory International’s programme. Lead on compliance, risk mitigation, safety and operational best practice to support delivery of the in-venue and Festival programmes.

Support delivery of commercial initiatives through close engagement and operational planning with the Commercial Teams and the Food & Beverage partner.

Visitor Experience
Drive the design and ongoing development of the Visitor Experience Strategy.  Leading the Welcome teams to deliver a generous, warm and inclusive welcome.

Accountable for the presentation and ‘look and feel’ of our venue and public realm at Aviva Studios, collaborating with colleagues to strengthen the commercial performance and overall destination appeal of the venue and site.

Maintain the safety and security of visitors, through the management of risk, overview of security strategy and through close work with the Head of Welcome on staff and volunteer training programmes.

Emergency Planning
Accountable for the ongoing development of major incident, business continuity and emergency plans, including disaster recovery, Fire Safety and counter terrorism.  Ensuring end to end processes are compliant, fully trained in and communicated to all staff.

Work closely with the Director of Audiences to refine the Crisis Communications plans ensuring consistency and alignment across a range of incident scenarios.

Security
Accountable for the delivery of the security strategy and to actively manage the outsourced security contract. Lead on procurement for renewal or additional third-party security services.

Health & Safety
Responsible for building out the Health & Safety policy and organisational delivery plan including accident reporting and investigation processes and first aid provision.

As Chair of the H&S Steering Group, ensure that all plans and policy are communicated and trained to all staff and stakeholders. Maintain compliance through regular reviews.

Keep up to date with any changes in Health & Safety legislation and provide reports to the Executive Director in order that the Board and CEO can exercise their full oversight responsibilities.

Insurance, Risk & Contract Procurement
Identify risk and manage mitigation for Aviva Studio operations including managing the organisation’s insurance broker relationship and ensuring adequate up to date cover.

Lead renewal negotiations or retendering process for key service partners e.g. cleaning, security and facilities management contracts, ensuring favourable commercial terms and alignment with Factory International values.

Support the Executive Director and CFO in refining the Company Risk register, contributing to quarterly updates shared with the Executive Leadership and Board of Trustees.

Stakeholder Relations
Strengthen key external stakeholder relationships ensuring FI is positively represented at all relevant meetings, including: Manchester City Council, blue light agencies, St John’s Estate and local business and resident forums.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL - Experience & Skills

- Comprehensive experience in managing venue or site-based operations with proven ability to work at a senior level within a complex organisation, to lead, inspire, and motivate a diverse team within a fast-paced operational setting

- Ability to drive forward our unique visitor experience, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment and delivering consistent quality and accessibility for all

- Experience in developing and implementing emergency planning, major incident and business continuity strategies informed by practical experience of security strategies, crowd management, counter terrorism preparedness and fire safety

- Knowledge of licencing compliance and Health & Safety legislation, including NEBOSH or equivalent qualification/practical experience level

- Experience of supporting the scoping planning and delivery of large-scale events

- Track record of successfully procuring and managing third party service contracts

- Strong budget management and record of thinking innovatively in balancing cost control with quality and high performance

- Confidence in written and verbal communication, underpinned by excellent IT and organisational skills

- Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings when required

- Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

- Willing to get take relevant statutory checks eg DBS (Factory International can support with processing and payment)

Attributes 

- Great interpersonal and diplomatic skills for working closely with departments and teams with competing priorities and focus

- Confidence to represent Factory International with the public and with external partners communicating an understanding and enthusiasm for the vision and values of the organisation

- Appetite for creative problem solving and generating solutions

- Highly organised with ability to work at pace with close attention to detail and quality

Desirable Experience

- Background in cultural, creative, events or leisure venues

- Knowledge of sustainability practices and innovative operational strategies

- Track record in contributing to strong commercial results

- Familiarity with capital planning, planned and reactive maintenance strategies

- Experience of working with venue scheduling software and BMS systems

- DPS/Personal Licence holder

- Formal qualifications or training in: Crowd Management, Experience Design, Project Management, Emergency Planning

About Us

Essential Christian is a multi-faceted Christian charity and the home of Spring Harvest – an evangelical Christian event where thousands of people have encountered God and experienced life changing moments.   Our vision is to create events, media and songs that with Jesus, change lives and help build a better world. Core to safeguarding our ministry is excellent governance that ensures we operate within legal best practice in every aspect of our activities.

About the Role

Due to the retirement of our Company Secretary, we are looking for a meticulous professional who has spare time on their hands and the knowledge and skills to step into this crucial role.   

Working with our Group CEO on governance matters for our multi-faceted organisation, we will look to you to research and advise on charity and company law.  You will be responsible for preparing and circulating papers to trustees, minuting complex Board meetings, and collating and presenting annual company reports.

About You

You will be a highly diligent administrator with proven senior management or board-level experience of charity law and governance matters. You will be familiar with collating and presenting annual reports and demonstrate the organisational ability and technical competency to manage comprehensive company records.

A passion for the vision and purpose of Essential Christian and its key brands is a foundational requirement for the successful candidate.  Your heart to serve in this role will be driven by your personal relationship with Jesus and your desire to see lives impacted by the ministry of Essential Christian.  You will be a regular and active member of an evangelical Christian church, ideally with a good understanding of the diversity and breadth of the UK Christian church which we seek to serve.

What Makes this Role Special?

• Home-based

This role is home-based, with bi-monthly attendance at Company Board meetings, either hybrid or in-person, as required.   

• Flexibility

The annualised hours employment contract will provide for 16 hours per month, to be worked in accordance with the annual schedule of Board meetings on a salary of £3,000 per annum (F.T.E. £30,000 per annum)

• Spiritual Community

As part of the wider Essential Christian staff team, you will be welcome to engage voluntarily in our weekly staff catch-ups and prayer times to keep abreast of our activities and engage with our culture.

If you’re a skilled administrator who loves to serve and are wants to spend your time in a role where your input will make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you a regulatory expert with a passion for quality assurance and education?

TPP are working with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), a leading provider of qualifications for Dental Nurses in the UK, to recruit for a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role, ensuring compliance and excellence within the organisation. Join as the Head of Regulation and drive quality, innovation, and regulatory success.

Benefits Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Employment type: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Remote / hybrid working with flexibility to attend Preston Head Office for meetings.
• Personal Development: Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

About the Organisation

NEBDN is on a mission to empower dental nurses through qualifications that enhance lifelong career development. Guided by values of fairness, collaboration, and inclusivity, the organisation is a leader in dental nurse education and development. As the Head of Regulation, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping its reputation and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

About the Role

As Head of Regulation and a member of the Senior Management Team, you will:

• Safeguard the organisation's reputation by ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Develop and oversee a cutting-edge quality assurance framework for consistent service excellence.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory reporting, including annual compliance statements, external audits, and adverse effect management.
• Lead internal and external quality teams to maintain educational standards that reinforce the charity's leadership position.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a robust quality assurance framework aligned with best practices.
• Lead regulatory reporting, including statements of compliance, thematic reviews, and data requests.
• Monitor regulatory changes, ensuring timely and effective organisational responses.
• Oversee training on compliance and best practices for quality assurance teams.
• Represent the charity in external networks and foster partnerships with education regulators.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators to the Executive and Board.
• Manage budgets and drive efficiencies through successful change initiatives.

Skills / Experience Required

You must have:

• Significant people management experience, leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in regulatory reporting, including preparing statements of compliance for Ofqual.
• Proven success in developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with educational regulatory bodies and handling risk management.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Empathy with the organisation's values.

To Apply

• Covering letter
  • No more than 1 page of A4
  • Addressing the required skills and experience listed above
• CV

Interview Process

• One-stage, in-person (Preston) interview
  • Competency-based questions - provided in advance.
  • A presentation based on a pre-assigned scenario.

Deadline for Applications

• Friday 7^th February 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Join the National Youth Agency as their Head of Policy and Public Affairs and help transform the lives of young people!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of youth work and making a real difference to the lives of young people? The National Youth Agency (NYA) is looking for a talented policy expert to join their team as the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in a fully remote role.

About:

The NYA is the national body for youth work, committed to supporting and championing youth work across England. They believe in the power of youth work to unlock young people's potential and provide high-quality support and opportunities. Their mission is to enable more people to deliver great youth work so that every young person can experience its transformative impact, and they need your expertise to help achieve this.

The Role:

As the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping local and national policies affecting the youth sector. You will work closely with our Director of Policy, Insights and External Affairs, and key stakeholders to develop and deliver cutting-edge policy and public affairs strategies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Influencing youth policy and government funding to strengthen the youth sector.
• Developing credible policy positions that align with their mission.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with political parties and key decision-makers.
• Leading policy events and roundtables.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to drive meaningful change.

About You:

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior policy role, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to engage with senior-level decision-makers.

You should have an understanding of current debates and priorities in the youth work space or within intersecting policy areas and sectors such as education, health, youth justice etc and be able to manage a complex workload to meet tight deadlines. Experience in managing and motivating a small team is also essential.

Why Work for NYA? They prioritise the well-being and development of their employees. They offer a flexible working approach – fully remote working, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How to Apply: If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please note this role will be subject to enhanced DBS.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Our partner, seeks an empathetic finance leader to lead the finance function, to offer strategic advisory support to the senior leadership during a period of change and support to the finance team to navigate the transition. This includes reviewing their processes and systems, and recommending improvements in these in light of the changes, advise on what the finance team looks like and how it is staffed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global finance function. This includes leading on developing and overseeing a strong compliance framework; risk management; budgeting and forecasting; and reporting.
• Work with the senior leadership team, advising them on the financial implications of the change process, resourcing requirements and structure of the finance team, and overseeing organisational progress towards the financial strategies.
• Develop a globally integrated finance team, coaching them and supporting them through the change process.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant, senior finance leader with experience leading and supporting senior leadership through change within an international charity, with multiple entities and a global finance function, and empathetically managing change amongst the team.
• Excellent leadership skills, with demonstrable experience of coaching and developing a team, and able to communicate effectively.

This is a 9 month fixed-term contract; there is an opportunity for the contract to be extended, or the candidate to be considered for a permanent position in the new senior leadership structure. This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsoring. This is a mainly remote role (working from the UK), with some time required in-person for meetings.

About The Role

Contract: Please note this is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Are you ready to lead transformative change that makes a real difference? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and inspiring teams to embrace change? 

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our “Help and Hope” strategy drives everything we do, and technology is a key enabler in delivering impactful services for all people affected by dementia.

We’re seeking a Technology Transformation Lead (12-month FTC) to help shape and deliver a transformative programme of change during a period of significant growth. In this role, you’ll modernise our processes, systems, and ways of working, embedding sustainable improvements that leave a lasting impact. 

How you’ll make an impact:

- Design and deliver transformative changes to systems, processes, and ways of working, aligned with strategic goals.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and external partners to develop and deliver a clear transformation strategy.
- Foster a culture of accountability, empowering teams to embrace and embed change.
- Align and integrate transformation efforts across all directorates.
- Implement sustainable systems and behaviours that drive continuous improvement.
- Use KPIs and insights to monitor progress, manage risks, and identify opportunities.
- Lead cultural change through inclusive, compassionate leadership.
- Embed equity, diversity, and organisational values into all transformation activities.

Why join us?

Your wellbeing and work-life balance are central to our success. Joining our team means making a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

We offer flexible working options, including homeworking, to help you balance your life and career. You'll also enjoy 27 days of annual leave (plus flexible bank holidays), dedicated wellbeing days, a cash health plan, access to a virtual GP, life assurance, enhanced parental leave, and many more benefits that prioritise you.

About you

You’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation.

Must-haves:

- Proven experience leading technology transformation, with measurable results.
- Strategic vision to organise requirements and anticipate the ripple effects of change.
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate the “why” and inspire others.
- Proven adaptability, find the way through uncertainty while maintaining focus on shared goals.
- A sustainability mindset to embed lasting systems, processes, and behaviours.
- Experience driving cultural change and accountability across teams.
- Ability to use data and insights to evaluate progress and identify risks or opportunities.

Nice-to-haves:

- Experience working with external consultancy partners.
- Familiarity with the charity or non-profit sector.
- Knowledge of trends in technology transformation and organisational change.
- Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration for integrated transformation.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills to achieve positive outcomes.
- Resilience to balance competing priorities and ambiguity under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders and senior leaders.

Interview dates:
1st Stage week commencing 24th February 2025. 
2nd Stage week commencing 3rd March 2025.
Final Stage to be confirmed.