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The vacancy
We are seeking to appoint seven Advisory panel members for the following committees:
Companies Committee (one dispensing optician, one optometrist and one business registrant)
Education Committee (one dispensing optician and one registered medical practitioner)
Registration Committee (one dispensing optician and one lay member)
Please note that applicants cannot be appointed to more than one committee.
About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct.
About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:
· matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee;
· matters relating to optical training, education and assessment;
· matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and
· matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register.
The committees and the Advisory Panel meet about twice a year. You can read the current terms of reference for the Advisory Panel, Education Committee, Registration Committee and Standards Committee.
Remuneration and time commitment
A daily fee of £319 will be paid. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule. This is taxable and subject to Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is not pensionable.
Members can claim expenses for travel and subsistence costs incurred on Council business as set out in our expenses policy.
This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings. Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.
We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.
For more information about these roles please see the attached candidate information pack.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight Sunday 06 April 2025.
Online interviews will be held on either week commencing 02 June 2025 and 09 June 2025.
We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MLC Executive are privileged to be partnering with Change Grow Live (CGL) in the appointment of their new Director of Digital and IT.
Established in 1977, CGL is one of the largest charities in the UK, supporting more than 200,000 individuals each year whose lives have been held back by a range of social issues and concerns, including substance misuse and other forms of addiction, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, domestic abuse, mental health issues and offending.
The charity is undergoing significant organisational modernisation and transformational activities and their offering in the digital space is critical to CGL remaining at the forefront of supporting vulnerable people.
You will be a leader for digital transformation, ensuring innovation and adoption of emerging technologies. In addition, you’ll provide expert advice to the senior leadership team and the Board on digital trends and technological advancements, including the evolving use of artificial intelligence and automation to improve service delivery and the quality of care.
Main responsibilities of the role:
- Leadership of CGL’s digital and technology teams, developing effective workforce strategies and creative, collaborative and inclusive ways of working that achieve high performance across the service.
- Shape the strategic development of CGL’s digital and technology ambitions and aspirations, to improve outcomes for staff, volunteers and service users.
- In partnership with the rest of the senior leadership team, ensure the smooth rollout of the new organisational-wide strategy, to deliver continued growth and excellent support to those in need.
- Continued management and development of the CGL in-house software solution that drives the core operational system and end-user experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Have led and developed IT/Digital functions in a large, multi-site organisation, preferably during a period of change and transformation.
- Be degree or equivalent qualified in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with evidence of continued professional development.
- Display demonstrable evidence of inspiring, motivating, and developing staff at all levels to support an inclusive culture that achieves high-quality performance and continuous improvement to achieve excellent outcomes.
- Show extensive knowledge of the current technological landscape, including network infrastructure, desktop, business applications, cloud, mobile and digital.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary leader with experience of leading both digital transformation and practical IT service delivery management in large, complex organisational contexts. Working with key stakeholders to shape how CGL uses technology to deliver excellent services for the people we support, this is a critical role for the future of the charity.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 16th March and first interviews will be held w/c 24th March. Please contact Theo Diejomaoh at MLC Partners for an informal discussion about the role.
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.
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Radix Big Tent is the think tank of radical centre.We are a non-aligned, non-partisan registered charity, working to promote system renewal.New Capital Consensus is one of three current projects which we are running, focussed on reform of the investment system.Our other projects deal with housing and political reform but the successful candidate should expect the bulk of their time to be spent on Capital Consensus.
New Capital Consensus is a recently established coalition of independent, non-aligned, not-for-profit, academic and research organisations working to create a better investment system, to deliver sustainable UK economic growth.Our mission is to create a system of purposeful investment by connecting capital to social goals to give savers better individual and collective outcomes over the long-term.
Through research, stakeholder engagement and collaborative projects, we aim to identify and drive innovative solutions that will release private capital to drive UK business growth, tackle inequality and support a just transition.
New Capital Consensus (NCC)’s partner organisations are Radix Big Tent think tank, Finstic and Leeds University.We are incubated by the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a proactive and creative Media Officer to enhance the visibility, reach, and impact of New Capital Consensus and Radix Big Tent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing media relations, crafting compelling content, and executing strategic communication campaigns to engage diverse audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, and the wider public.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement media and communications strategies to promote the work of New Capital Consensus and, through it, Radix Big Tent.
- Write and distribute news releases, opinion pieces, blog posts, and social media content.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, broadcasters, and media outlets.
- Monitor media coverage and provide analysis on engagement and impact.
- Manage and grow digital platforms, ensuring a strong and consistent brand presence.
- Coordinate media activities around events, including press briefings, interviews, and live coverage.
- Support other staff, partners and consultants to ensure consistent messaging, taylor content for media use, and provide media training where necessary.
- Stay informed of key developments in politics, economics and policy debates relevant to the organisations’ work.
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- A self-starter, with demostratable experience and expertise in a media, communications, or public relations role.
- Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
- Established media contacts and the ability to secure high-quality coverage.
- Experience managing social media accounts and digital communications.
- Ability to analyse and communicate complex policy and economic issues effectively.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
Desirable Skills & Attributes:
- Experience working in a think tank, policy organisation, or media outlet.
- Understanding of economic and political issues, particularly around sustainable investment and policy innovation.
- Knowledge of digital marketing and analytics tools.
- Experience producing multimedia content such as videos or podcasts.
- Creativity and adaptability in developing new communication strategies.
Location: Remote with meetings in London and York
Contract Type: Full time
Reporting To: Ben Rich, Radix Big Tent CEO
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your business leadership skills to nurture the spiritual growth, personal development & social responsibility of children & young people.
About us
We are a provider of creative digital content for Catholic schools throughout England and Wales, with an ambition to expand our work into new areas. We use story - drama, narration, personal testimony - to speak to the hearts and minds of children and young people about the issues that most matter to them and most impact their lives. Presented through a Catholic lens, our programmes help pupils to navigate the complexities they experience growing up.
Our vision is a world where children and young people, alongside their teachers and parents, discover ‘life to the full’. Our mission is to nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring creative content through a Catholic lens. And our values flow from respect for the innate dignity and worth of every person, made in God’s image.
The Role
We now seek a Director of Business and Finance to join our small Senior Leadership Team and provide business leadership to the next phase of our growth. We are fortunate to have a strong business model that is underpinned by a team of 12 fantastically talented staff. Your role will be to ensure that organisational decision-making and growth is guided by strong financial thinking, principles and planning, and strategic discipline.
The Person
You will bring business leadership experience in an organisation at least of similar size and complexity, ideally in a growth context. You'll enjoy working in a rigorous but vibrant, creative culture, and will have a clear and demonstrable appreciation for the Christian and/or Catholic tradition and what it offers. This will lead to a passion for bringing the depth and richness of the Catholic vision to our culture and for helping children, young people, teachers and parents discover how to 'live life to the full'.
If this sounds like you, please see the job pack attached and consider applying. Application deadline is 14th March 2025.
We nurture spiritual growth, personal development and social responsibility by sharing inspiring, creative media content through a Catholic lens.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Salesforce Developer
Employment Type: Full Time – 1-year fixed term contract to 31st March 2026
Salary: £62,500 - £65,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid · United Kingdom (multiple locations)
Edinburgh · Salford · Belfast · Cardiff · London
Hybrid working and office based as required, with some travel across the UK
About Into Film
Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.
We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent.
The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person.
Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.
Into Film operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. We also offer a range of staff benefits and perks which are detailed below.
Role Summary
Into Film’s Product & Technology team incorporates best practices and technologies to drive solution-focused innovation for the organisation and our beneficiaries. The main function of the team’s Salesforce Developer role is to further evolve Into Film’s Salesforce platform, including building and evolving Flows, Apex Classes, Experience Cloud components, CRM Analytics Reports, Marketing Cloud User Journeys and Data Extensions, and the objects, reports, and lightning pages within NPSP, Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.
The Senior Salesforce Developer works with the CRM Product Manager, the rest of the technology team, and departments across Into Film to ensure the platform is delivering maximum value across the organisation.
The Senior Salesforce Developer is responsible for understanding business processes, user experiences and customer lifecycles to advise and recommend to the organisation new and improved ways of working through the use and development of Salesforce.
Into Film employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Annual Leave – 28 days (pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Additional long service holiday award – after 3 years at Into Film, staff are awarded one extra day of holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days, i.e. on your 4th anniversary at Into Film your leave entitlement will rise to 29 days, on your 5th anniversary, your entitlement will go up by another day to 30 days etc.
- Pension – matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution).
- Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. – all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of Into Film.
- Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave.
- Support for professional qualifications – money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role.
- Interest-free non-essential study loans.
- Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan.
- Career break – up to 4 weeks unpaid leave, after 2 years’ service (at managers’ discretion).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance.
- Wisdom health cover – including £75 annual eye care cover, as well as health insurance (non-contributory, apart from employee tax contribution).
- BenefitHub portal - offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services.
Closing date: 9:00am, 21st Mar 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our application portal to complete your application for this position.
All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.
At Into Film, we use Applied for our recruitment. Applied aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. The responses are anonymised, and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. Instead of using your CV, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised, and reviewed in a random order by members of our team.
The Applied platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We at Into Film never see the responses to these demographic questions with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.
No agencies please.
Head of Finance and Operations
Could you be the talented Head of Finance and Operations that we’re looking to welcome into a small, friendly nature charity? Leading the financial management and operations functions, you’ll play a part in protecting and restoring UK wildlife, while advancing your career in the fast-growing ‘nature and climate’ space.
Position: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £40,000 for 28 hours per week (£50,000 full-time equivalent)
Location: Fully remote (UK-based), with occasional travel
Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), flexible working available
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025
Interviews: 16-17 April 2025 (TBC)
About the Role
As Head of Finance and Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the Trust. Working in a dynamic and supportive environment, you will lead the finance function, oversee operations, and ensure compliance with governance and legal requirements. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about conservation and wants to contribute to the nature and climate sector.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the finance function for the Trust and its subsidiaries.
• Overseeing the operations function, including governance, HR, EDI, wellbeing, and resource management.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and charity articles.
• Managing and developing the Finance and Operations team.
• Contributing to the organisation's growth and fostering a positive workplace culture.
About You
We are looking for an individual who has:
• Experience in financial leadership within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and compliance.
• Expertise in governance, HR, and operational functions.
• The ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• A passion for conservation and making a positive impact on nature.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a unique conservation charity dedicated to making data work for nature. By providing access to vital wildlife data, they support conservation efforts across the UK. They’re a 100% remote-working organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Director, Director of Operations, Head of Charity Finance, Finance and Operations Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Business Partner, Head of Governance and Compliance.
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team is responsible for an annual budget of around £3.5m with an ambition to grow this to £5m by the end of our current strategic period in 2026. In 2021, the team doubled their income after the passing of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh provided a significant opportunity to raise awareness and the profile of the charity.
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team looks after a variety of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential. The team is proactive when it comes to new business, seeking opportunities from our current networks and events. We collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders including our CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Trustees, Strategy & Engagement and Operations teams.
You will be joining a successful and ambitious team at a pivotal moment for the charity as we prepare to celebrate our 70th Anniversary in 2026 and launch a new five-year strategy.
The successful candidate will play an active and integral role in the Philanthropy team, feeding into team plans and working collaboratively to reach new donors and increase income raised.
We are looking for someone who is ambitious with the drive and tenacity to engage new high-level donors, as well as develop existing relationships with our network of generous and long-standing supporters.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrable success in fundraising, networking and relationship building, which has led to significant financial support.
- Can demonstrate a proven experience in generating new business of six figures and above, including multi-year gifts, and managing and growing a diverse portfolio.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, Heath care cash plan, life assurance, attractive holiday package, ongoing training, and an employee assistance programme.
A full job description can be viewed below.
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 16t March – Midnight
1st interviews will take place on WC: 31st March to be held via Teams
2Nd interviews will take place on WC: 7th April – in person at the London office.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience please contact us.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Inclusion North is a Community Interest Company which exists to make inclusion a reality for all people with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families. We are looking for an experienced and motivated professional to lead our fundraising efforts and drive impactful campaigns that raise awareness and increase financial sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Inclusion North at a critical time. We have a strong reputation, a dedicated team, and a clear vision for growth. However, we need to diversify our income streams and strengthen our campaigns to ensure long-term sustainability. This role will be instrumental in securing vital funding, developing partnerships, and amplifying our voice.
As a values-led organisation, it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. Inclusion North is built on an equal partnership between people with lived experience and professionals committed to making inclusion a reality. We are looking for a Campaigns & Fundraising Manager who embodies these values and can bring creativity, strategic thinking, and fundraising expertise to our team.
If you are passionate about social change, have experience in securing funding, and want to lead campaigns that make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Hours, Contract, and Location
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered).
- Permanent contract.
- Home-based, with occasional travel across the North East, North Cumbria, Yorkshire, Humber, and Derbyshire.
- Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Closing date for applications: Friday 28th March.
We are a Disability Confident Employer.
To apply, download our application pack we do not accept CVs or covering letters
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with a social mobility in the search for a new Director of Income Generation to lead income generation for their impactful organisation.
This charity exists to empower young people by connecting them with employers and equipping them with the skills, confidence, and networks to thrive in their careers. A dynamic charity dedicated to preparing young people for the workforce and bridging the skills gap in our communities, they empower students through mentorship, internships, and a career-focused programme, enabling them to thrive in their professional journeys.
As the Director of Income Generation, you will be a vital member of the new Executive Leadership Team and will focus on developing and leading new fundraising strategy to diversify and transform the funding of the charity. With a predominant focus on growing relationships with corporate partnerships to achieve both income generation, but also strategic partnerships that will lead to in-kind programmatic support. This role will also focus on growing new income streams and managing a small team.
To be successful as the Director of Income Generation, this person will have proven experience of leading income generation strategy and teams to deliver successful income generation growth. They will have particularly strong experience on securing corporate sponsorship and funding. This person will also have managed before and be a confident leader who is excited to be part of a new ELT and grow an organisation.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will be remote with occasional travel to London. The salary for this position is £65,000 to £70,000.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Director of Income Generation position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
About Planet Patrol:
Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.
We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent.
Head of Programmes & Campaigns
Role details: Remote with travel expected at least once a month.
Salary: £45,000 FTE
Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days)
Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Programmes & Campaigns to join our small but dynamic team. In this new role, you will work closely with our Founder, Lizzie Carr MBE, to revolutionise how we address environmental challenges by leading and expanding our programmes and campaigns. You will manage a team to drive initiatives that bridge water quality, environmental health, and public policy. Plus, you’ll oversee Planet Patrol’s free mobile app and build collaborative relationships with other NGOs. This is an exciting, varied and hands-on role perfect for someone that likes to work in an agile environment.
Key responsibilities:
● Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of three direct reports and a network of contractors, that develops and manages all of Planet Patrol’s programmes and campaigns.
● Programme Development: Design and implement comprehensive programme plans with clear milestones and deliverables. Monitor performance, measure impact, and adjust strategies to achieve ambitious outcomes.
● Representation and Advocacy: Serve as a spokesperson for Planet Patrol at key events, conferences, and media engagements. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and policymakers to advance our mission.
● Business Development: Leverage key metrics and insights to craft persuasive proposals and pitches, securing diverse revenue streams. Provide detailed budget analyses to support new initiatives and oversee budgets for all existing programmes.
● App Oversight: Collaborate with contractors to enhance our free app, introducing new features and ensuring improvements align with budget constraints and user needs.
● Adaptive Strategy & Problem-Solving: Embrace ambiguity by pivoting approaches when faced with new information or changing circumstances. Break down complex challenges to inform creative strategies and continuously refine campaigns based on lessons learned.
● Strategic Collaboration: work closely with the Founder and Board of Advisors to shape the organisation’s long term strategy, ensuring objectives remain ambitious yet achievable.
Role Requirements
● Minimum 3 years in programmes and campaign delivery.
● Proven leadership in managing programmes and campaigns within dynamic, start-up, or similar environments.
● Demonstrated success in collaborating with NGOs, coalition groups, and cross-functional teams.
● Exceptional project management skills and keen attention to detail.
● Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage contractors.
● In-depth knowledge of environmental issues—especially pollution—and a passion for driving change.
● Strong analytical skills to break down complex problems and develop innovative, creative strategies.
● A proactive mindset with a willingness to explore unconventional paths, learn from failures, and drive breakthrough outcomes.
● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
● Strong interpersonal abilities with experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
● Capability to respond to external events with relevant communications.
● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
What We Offer:
Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.
Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close midnight Sunday 23 March. First stage interviews will be held on 27 March.
Find out more vist our website
Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close midnight Sunday 23 March. First stage interviews will be held on 27 March.
Find out more from out website.
Full Time | Permanent | £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus benefits | Location: Remote
We’re a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation, raising awareness and demanding change for the 3.5 million people who live with osteoporosis in the UK We influence care by putting osteoporosis at the top of the public health agenda, driving up standards of care and closing the care gap. We’re proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.
We are looking for an experienced strategic leader in health services influencing at a local and national level to lead a major new Fracture Liaison Service implementation programme to develop our existing local support offer into a systematic, national brokering effort which can be delivered at scale.
Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) are the world standard for preventing further life changing fractures once a person has suffered their first broken bone. We’ve succeeded in getting FLS mandated in England and Wales, and we are now poised to play an ambitious, pro-active role in the rollout of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) in England and to work with services in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to embed high quality FLS. This is an exciting new role to lead our work to support the roll out of universal, high quality FLS, preventing 74,000 fractures over the next five years, including 31,000 life-threatening hip fractures.
You will develop and manage an ambitious programme to influence and support the implementation of new FLS across the UK, developing and rolling out a major new FLS implementation programme to achieve 100% FLS coverage in England by 2030 ensuring FLS meet recognised quality standards.
Working with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and Health Boards, you will use data and analysis to make the case for FLS to local commissioners, providing the support and tools local clinical leaders need to secure agreement for implementing FLS in their area.
You will also lead the charity’s work with all nations around monitoring FLS delivery, and supporting improvement of existing FLS, to achieve recognized standards of good practice to achieve our aim of enabling access to high quality FLS for everyone regardless of where they live.
Reporting to the Director of Services, Influencing and Innovation, you will lead the service improvement team and be a member of the Leadership Team, playing a key role in strategic and operational decision making for the whole organisation.
- Are you an experienced leader with an exceptional track record in health service influencing at a regional or national scale?
- Do you have a deep rooted understanding and proven extensive experience of working with ICBs and/or Health Boards to develop, implement or improve health services?
- Do you have a strong understanding of data collection and analysis for health service improvement?
If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Remote
How to apply
To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by answering the supporting questions, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
No agencies please – we are currently committed to sourcing candidates directly for this position and any agency assistance will be via invitation only. Please note any speculative candidates submitted via agencies without invitation will not be considered as represented by that agent.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date and so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can
Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is 25 March 2025 (5pm). First round interviews expected to be 4 April 2025.
We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.
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Location: Any CHAS site , Hybrid with a base in Edinburgh, Stepps, Rachel House in Kinross, or Robin House in Balloch. Travel between sites expected.
Salary: £38,500 - £44,500 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 16/03/2025 23:59
The Vacancy
Join an incredible charity making a real difference for children and families across Scotland
At CHAS, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a well-respected and widely recognised charity, we are passionate about creating a culture where learning, growth, and feedback thrive—helping our teams be their very best as they support those who need us most.
We’re looking for an innovative and knowledgeable Learning & Organisational Development Manager to join our People team. This is an exciting and autonomous role in a small but ambitious team, where you will work alongside another L&OD Manager and our L&OD Adviser, reporting to the Head of People. You’ll have the opportunity to shape learning and development across all our locations, working with incredible colleagues to support them on their learning journeys.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive forward a culture of learning and feedback, ensuring personal and professional development is embedded across the organisation.
- Design and deliver impactful L&OD initiatives that align with our organisational goals and People strategy.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders and teams, supporting them to thrive.
- Work alongside our talented volunteers and staff to leverage their knowledge and skills
- Encourage creativity and innovation, using your expertise to empower our teams to embrace innovations in L&OD.
What We’re Looking For:
- A passionate and creative L&OD professional who thrives on making a difference.
- A coaching-led approach, empowering colleagues to reach their full potential.
- Strong expertise in organisational development, leadership development, and learning strategies.
- Someone who is excited to shape and influence our learning culture in a values-driven, people-focused organisation.
We Offer:
- Flexible Working: we embrace flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, typically operating in a hybrid manner with meaningful time onsite. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you! This role can be based in Edinburgh, Stepps, Rachel House in Kinross or Robin House in Balloch. Frequent travel between sites and in-person training delivery is expected.
- Professional Growth: This influential role provides exposure across the entire organisation, including direct collaboration with senior leaders and the CEO. You'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact, with support to continuously grow and enhance your skills.
- Leadership commitment to growing a learning culture: Investment in developing and delivering a first-class L&OD experience for CHAS colleagues.
- Supportive peers as part of a high-performing, valued team, you'll have the support and opportunity to collaborate with the L&OD team, wider People Team, and stakeholders across CHAS
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further information and how to apply:
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that truly values its people. If you’re ready to make a real impact and help create a culture where learning is at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you!
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Head of Finance
Join an ambitious international non-profit with high growth aspirations for a newly created Head of Finance role!
About the organisation
The organisation is a small but growing global non-profit with a mission to use the power of education to transform the lives of refugees, their communities and the world.
The organisation has developed the first accredited upper secondary level programme and qualification for out of school refugees and crisis affected youth. They also offer Changemaker Courses in areas such as Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship.
Working with around 1,500 young refugees a year in learning centres in Jordan and Kenya, as well as with partners in Uganda and Malaysia, the organisation aims to drive systemic change and create lasting impact.
The non-profit was born in 2017 and now has a global and fully remote team of around 25 employees. Predominantly donor funded, with a current turnover of around £900k per annum, the organisation has secured some additional funding which will act as the catalyst for a new exciting phase of growth.
About the role
The organisation is seeking a Head of Finance on a permanent, part-time basis. The Head of Finance is a newly created position as the organisation seeks to create a fully functioning internal finance department as they aim to scale-up operations over the coming years.
The Head of Finance will play a transformative role in evolving and overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. You will also work closely with the Co-Executive Directors, senior leadership team, board of trustees and newly created finance committee to support the organisation’s mission and objectives by providing financial insights and guidance.
Your responsibilities will include preparing financial statements, managing donor funds, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and grant requirements in the UK and internationally, as well as developing and leading a brand-new finance team.
The role will be highly varied and would best suit someone who is passionate about international development and education, with a growth-mindset and a diverse range of finance skills. Additional duties may include developing financial pricing models and assisting with fundraising proposals.
The organisation currently uses Xero accounting software, with a payroll of 6 salaried employees plus a number of internationally based consultants.
The role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis for 4 days per week. The salary offered is £62,500 - £68,750 per annum FTE (£50,000- £55,000 for 4 days / 0.8 FTE) for UK based candidates. For candidates based outside of the UK, salary will be benchmarked against local context.
The role is fully remote, preferably within a time zone GMT +/- 3 hours. Benefits include a flexible time off policy, parental leave, flexible working & access to a wide variety of courses through Develop, an online training platform.
Key Requirements
● Fully-qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA accountant or equivalent experience (or equivalent qualifications/experience if outside of the UK)
● Proven experience in a senior financial management role within the non-profit sector, ideally within international development
● Strong understanding of charity accounting principles, charity regulations, and grant compliance, including SORP and restricted fund accounting
● Expertise in financial planning, modelling, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
● Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex financial information
● Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a finance team
The role would be best suited to someone who is committed to making a difference to the lives of young refugees, with a strong grounding in charity sector accounting and international donor funding.
How to apply
Please reply to this advert with your CV or contact Jamie at Marble Mayne for a further discussion on the full application process.
Key dates
Closing date: Tuesday 25th March at 5pm
1st stage interviews: 1st & 2nd April - remote
Final interviews: 7th April – ideally in person in London, however remote interviews will be considered.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising Team as our Regional Fundraising Manager covering the Midlands. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based, however there will be regular travel to our Hub in Selly Oak, Birmingham as well as other locations across the Midlands.
This is a key role within the Midlands region for Sense, responsible for generating income and engagement, working closely with services, volunteers and engagement staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating community fundraising income in the Midlands .You will lead on the implementation and delivery of the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support Sense within the region. You aim will be to achieve the income target for the Midlands of £105,000 through 4 key income streams – local businesses, groups and associations, trading and education institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts, such as local businesses, organisations, schools and high value individuals to encourage financial and long-term support for Sense within the region
- Local businesses and grants are the largest income drivers for Sense community fundraising. Therefore, this role will build and develop a prospect list of key businesses and community grants in the area, to connect and then apply for
- Work with the Head of Community Fundraising to develop the Community Fundraising strategy for the Midlands, implementing core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities.
- Achieve agreed income targets, monitoring and forecasting on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary
- Manage our Team Community Fundraiser who is based in the Midlands and support their key areas of work and regularly review and monitor their performance
- Collaborate with other teams in Fundraising to pass on supporters and generate potential leads for teams such as Events, High Value Partnerships and Legacies
- Support colleagues in our Operations and Trading teams to develop their fundraising potential including spotting and maximising potential higher value opportunities
- Build a strong relationship with colleagues based at Sense Hub in Selly Oak, Birmingham
Key skills and experience
- Understanding of Community based fundraising trends
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to keep clear and accurate records, producing reports and analysis and presenting them in an effective way to stakeholders and Head of Team
- Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
- A track record of generating income through various community income streams including groups and local businesses
- Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
- Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link on the left hand side of the page.
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.