Team Leader Jobs in Central London, Greater London

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to join our Marcoms Team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work with a charity that has real impact on the lives of children, young people and their families. Whether you’re liaising with the media to raise awareness of our work in schools, working with school-based colleagues to develop case studies, promoting our professional qualifications, or developing marketing and communications campaigns and activity, including Children’s Mental Health Week, you will be motivated by knowing that this role will help Place2be to support children across the UK with their mental health.

You will play a key role in campaigns, creating compelling copy to raise awareness of our work and work closely with our Head of Marketing and Communications to secure press coverage and supporting with the creation of digital media, key blogs and content. This is a role that requires a unique mix of skills across communications, marketing and PR.

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the ‘can do’ attitude towards your work and the key skills needed to succeed, we would love to hear from you. It’s varied and interesting role but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

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

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 12 January 2025

1st Interview date: 17 January 2025

2nd Interview : 23 January 2025

Our Benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the opportunity:

The Tutor Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support all aspects of stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. The role will require you to develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our volunteer tutor network, schools and other stakeholders.

The Tutor Communications Officer will develop their data management and analytical skills, when evaluating the impact of communications and maintaining subscriber data. They will also develop detailed knowledge of our e-communications software (Campaign Monitor) to create precise and engaging email campaigns with accurate segmentation of recipients. 

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility. 

Key information: 

Reports to: Communications and Media Manager 

Salary: £25,235 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum (if applicable) 

Contract and hours: Temporary 12-month full-time contract to cover sickness leave, or until the return of the postholder, whichever is earlier. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours

Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025

Interviews: Thursday 16th January 2025 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Place of work: This role is remote, with occasional travel to London. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Our London office address is: x+why Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH

Application process:

Please submit a completed application form via our website.

In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1. Please provide examples of when you have shown evidence of being a creative and effective communicator, able to adapt to different audiences and platforms to achieve an outcome.

2. Please provide examples of when you have shown the ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously while working to high standards.

3. What experience do you have with data management and analysis? Please provide specific examples of how you've used data to improve communication strategies

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. 

Please make sure to fill out and submit the application form so that we can consider you for the role.

Who We’re Looking For and why join us

At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move. 

With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.

This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.

Role Overview: 

The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

   • Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.

   • Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.

2. Strategic Planning

   • Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.

   • Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.

3. Lead the Management Team

   • Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.

   • Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.

   • Embed and promote robust accountability.

4. Governance

   • Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.

   • Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.

6. HR Oversight & Staff Development

   • Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.

   • Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.

7. Fundraising & Financial Oversight

   • Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.

   • Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.

8. External Representation & Advocacy

   • Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.

   • Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

   • Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices. 

   • Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.

• Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.

• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.

• Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.

• Be responsive

• Culturally sensitive

• Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.

• A dynamic and innovative self-starter.

• Be highly organised.

• Be an active listener and a progressive leader.

• Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.

• Fluent in English.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.

• A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.

• Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.

• Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.

• Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.

• Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.

12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This role sits within the account management team, which raises over £1.5 million annually through a range of long-term partnerships across multiple sectors – our partners include ghd, M&S, Primark and more. We’ve recently won multiple 7-figure partnerships launching in 2025, success for the team is only growing and we’d love you to be part of this with us!

The senior partnership manager is a key role within our account management team, responsible for delivering our most high value and strategic partnerships and generating over £1 million annually for Breast Cancer Now from this portfolio.

Reporting to the head of corporate partnerships (account management), you’ll manage this exciting and varied portfolio of sector leading partnerships, focusing particularly on income growth and delivering shared-purpose opportunities that strengthen and celebrate the relationships we have with these organisations.

As the main contact for these major partners, you’ll guide them through every stage of their relationship with Breast Cancer Now, always striving to achieve and exceed mutual goals.

You’ll also oversee the senior corporate partnerships officer, providing direction and senior level support as they manage their own portfolio of smaller partnerships.

Collaboration is essential in this role, working closely with the broader partnerships and engagement team, including new business and dedicated project teams (Asda partnership team and the senior stakeholder & stewardship lead).

With the direction and support from the head of corporate partnerships, you’ll set an example as we continually work to increase the overall effectiveness of our corporate partnerships & improve delivery across the full portfolio.

About you

You’re an experienced relationships manager with a proven track record of delivering high-value, strategic partnerships and you’re excited to work with some incredible and well-known brands at Breast Cancer Now!

You have experience creating partnership development plans, aligning partnership objectives with broader charity/organisational strategies to drive income and engagement.

Skilled at building strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, you have experience securing long term commitment from partners & colleagues and you’re motivated to further develop partnerships at Breast Cancer Now for the benefit of those impacted by breast cancer.

You’re a strategic thinker whilst maintaining attention to detail. You have a proven track record in efficiently managing budgets, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance in all you do.

As a collaborative team player, you’re comfortable stepping in for senior leaders and leading cross-team projects. You have experience or a strong, proven interest in developing your leadership skills and understand the importance of providing clear updates and guidance to line reports, managers and fellow colleagues.

As a motivated individual, you’re excited to champion and further develop the work of Breast Cancer Now!

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact us. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Friday 3 January 2025

First stage interviews (online) Week commencing 13 January 2025

Second round interviews (in person) Week commencing 20 January 2025

We're seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced Director of Philanthropy to support the growth of our mission and income. Your work will enable us to equip tens of thousands of Christians across the UK to make a difference in their daily lives.

You'll be responsible for significantly increasing the level of giving through restricted and unrestricted sources, cultivating positive relationships with donors, sponsors, high-net-worth individuals, charities, trusts, and foundations. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and people skills, a strong track record in fundraising, and a passion for our cause. 

You’ll be a proactive, motivational leader, an adept project manager, prayerful, proficient in data analysis, and have outstanding written and verbal communication that appeals to diverse audiences.

The Director of Philanthropy will spearhead LICC’s efforts to substantially grow its voluntary income, driving a transformative fundraising strategy to enable the organisation to broaden the reach and impact of its mission.

Working in close partnership with the CEO, the postholder will oversee all streams of voluntary income, including major gifts, individual donations, and support from trusts and foundations. To that end, the role will involve cultivating and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective donors, identifying new funding opportunities, and preparing compelling funding applications and reports.

As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, the postholder will help develop a culture of philanthropy across the organisation and align fundraising activities with the organisation’s vision and priorities. This role has two direct reports.

The Tudor Trust is a philanthropic foundation with a long-standing commitment to funding smaller organisations across the UK. Holding an endowment of around £250m, our annual commitment to grants historically has averaged £20m.

Following a transition from a family foundation to one that is independently led by a new board of trustees, we are bridging to a strategy with greater emphasis on racial justice. Our definition of racial justice is a vision for a world that moves beyond racism and racial inequities to one where inclusive communities thrive in all our systems and structures.  We believe this is the foundation for tackling all forms of injustice, including economic, environmental and social.

As we continue our transformative journey and the process of making new grants, we are excited to appoint our first Head of Programmes to join the Tudor Trust. This appointment will complete the rebuild of a new Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

About the role 

The Head of Programmes is a new and pivotal role in leading our grant making strategy, taking an iterative approach that is informed by our learning and commitment to systems thinking.

This role requires a facilitative leader who understands the importance of bringing out the best in your team, which is currently made up of four people and is likely to grow further. You will guide the programme team as they go deeper into developing strategic and equitable funding practices that empower communities and drive systemic change. The Head of Programmes will also act as a bridge between internal teams and external partners, understanding ways in which we can maximise on our collective knowledge to build more power-sensitive relationships between funders and grantee partners. Your leadership will help create a culture of curiosity, learning, and inclusivity, ensuring the Trust remains agile and reflective in response to the evolving needs of communities we serve. 

As a member of the SLT, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring alignment between our funding practices, the change we seek, and organisational goals.  You will work closely with and in collaboration with the Head of Finance & Resources and Head of People & Culture with a shared responsibility for delivering projects and embedding a coaching approach to how we empower all our staff.  You will also work closely with the CEO and the Board to ensure that the grant-making aligns with the wider work, particularly as it relates to our investments.

We very much encourage you to read our recruitment pack and consider this newly designed role. We are genuinely open minded about the right candidate. In all our roles we have encouraged applications from people who are ready for a stretch, and we are committed to personal and professional development to ensure that everyone at Tudor is well supported. 

Job Title: Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer

Responsible to: Church Engagement Manager

Salary: £32,000

Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
 

Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week (occasional weekend work with time off in lieu). Up to 20% of this role is travel within Britain and Ireland. Permanent contract.

The package also includes

· 8% employer contribution to a pension

· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week

· Season Ticket Loan

USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners with churches and communities worldwide

in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion

justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting USPG's website.

The Job

Reporting to the Church Engagement Manager, this role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising team. This role will raise the profile and fundraising potential of USPG whilst creating a deeper understanding of its work across the Anglican Communion within the UK as a major organisational priority. The role has been created to offer bespoke fundraising support, often face-to-face, to a defined set of churches and community members to enable and enrich their fundraising contribution at USPG. The role will motivate churches, community members and groups to engage through their giving, praying, and supporter actions.

About You

You are a confident and self-motivated fundraiser or event organiser with a passion for engaging local churches. You are energised by community fundraising initiatives, large event engagement, challenge runs and relationship building. You will bring your experience in church engagement to build and nurture new and existing networks and relationships. You will support volunteers within their area of influence and draw on volunteer expertise where possible. You’ll generate creative and effective engagement ideas and be ready to partner with stakeholders including volunteers, leaders, pastors, ministers, colleagues and Christian media.

The Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer will play a key role in co-ordinating and supporting community fundraising activities including USPG’s own engagement events, third party events and supporter led events. 

How to apply

Please visit our website vacancies page for details.

Closing Date: EOB 7 January, 2025

Interview Dates: Week commencing 13 January, 2025

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim. 

Degrees’ programmatic work builds capacity through research grants, workshops, and community-building—all across the Global South. The initiative has been steadily growing since becoming a charity, and we plan on continuing to expand. Over the next few years, Degrees will offer grants to research teams in new countries and disciplines, support the scientists as they develop into regional leaders, and keep building a global community of experts.

The Staff Scientist position offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to move into or advance in the nonprofit sector while helping scale-up the organisation’s work. They will get to work with some the world’s leading SRM experts both inside and outside of Degrees and play a central role in building an initiative that is changing the field of SRM. 

Job purpose 

The Degrees Modelling Fund was launched in 2018 and has grown into the largest SRM research programme in the world. It supports almost 150 scientists across the Global South as they model how SRM could affect the climate in their regions, and they are becoming influential leaders in the SRM conversation. 

This is a good start, but our plans are much more ambitious. We now want to support the Southern teams to move to the next level in their development. National projects will evolve into regional research programmes—in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, for instance. These regional programmes will inform policy processes by writing reports and policy briefs. Centralised downscaling and bias correction will reduce the barriers to SRM research across the Global South, allowing more countries to do their own SRM research and increasing existing teams’ output.

Degrees’ new Staff Scientist will be central to this. As an expert in climate impacts modelling, they will help the teams develop regional research projects. They will support Southern scientists to get access to the data that they need, will advise Degrees on how we can best support Southern SRM research, and develop new work streams as needed. In all of this, the Staff Scientist will work closely with the 26 modelling teams that Degrees supports across the Global South, plus our range of partners and volunteer research collaborators. In this, their work will be central to the next stage of Degrees’ development, helping to ensure that developing countries have the evidence and expertise to evaluate SRM and to play a central role in research and discussions. 

About the position  

The position will appeal to someone with a strong academic track record who is looking to use their skills and training outside of academia—for an organisation that is looking to use research to change the world, rather than just for research’s sake. Because the right candidate may not wish to leave academia entirely, the position may be less than full time, which would be negotiated (but not less than 60% time at Degrees). 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• Plan and implement the new lines of work, above, and to develop new ones in cooperation with other staff members, Degrees-funded researchers, and volunteers; 

• Organise and facilitate regionalisation workshops approximately each quarter; 

• Manage and deepen relationships with regional SRM experts; 

• Work with a future science writer to deliver the annual scientific reports;  

• Learn the goals and needs of scientists in each region and, to the extent possible, facilitate their provision; 

• Directly support our funded scientists, as appropriate; 

• Help deliver the Degrees Global Forum on SRM, taking place 12-16 May in Cape Town; 

• In consultation with the CEO and Programmes Director, set annual plans (including budgets), objectives and key results; . 

• Support our policy engagement, communications, and reporting activities. 

Job Title: Community Manager 

Reporting To: Head of Youth Services

Location: Hybrid (Our offices are based at Phoenix Brewery, W10 6SZ)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent 

Salary: £36,000 per annum 

Benefits:

• Enhanced policies including 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
• Company electronic devices;
• Competitive pension;
• Remote and flexible working;
• Excellent opportunities for training and career progression.

Closing date: 12th January 2025

Job Purpose: To deliver The Mix’s online communities across discussion boards and group chats, leading a team to establish a fun, inclusive and supportive space for young people.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for:

• Innovating and growing our online peer support community
• Taking the online community to the next level in terms of youth-led, peer-to-peer digital communities, both in terms of youth-led practice and using new technologies
• Line management of the community team and day-to-day delivery of the community service

Overseeing the day-to-day running of the community: 

• Supporting the community team to deliver The Mix’s peer support community across all channels including supporting young community moderators, activators, content creators and peer supporters, ensuring safe moderation and facilitating peer support
• Ensuring delivery of engaging community events such as group chats, live Q&As and Youth Voice activities
• Line management and development of the community team, including officers, senior officers, freelancers and 50+ young volunteers
• Working collaboratively with the content and digital marketing team and partner organisations to deliver a high-quality service
• Managing projects (including budgets) to develop the online community and volunteering offerUsing data and insights from the community to provide analysis of topics and discussions relevant to The Mix
• Working with the volunteer team to ensure that volunteer roles continue to help grow community engagement
• Ensuring that policies, procedures, rotas, schedules and other information about the services are delivered
• Promoting and encouraging self-care and reflective practice across the team

Community growth and strategy development:

• Leading on the growth and development of the community using youth-led practice and new technology to ensure that it is a space that meets the growing and changing needs of young people
• Delivering the community strategy and working with data and insight teams to monitor strategy development against KPIs
• Ensuring that community members have a sense of ownership and opportunities to help shape the community
• Establishing relationships with partner organisations and stakeholders across relevant sectors and fields
• Focusing on the continuous development of The Mix community by attending training events, being aware of best practice
• within the sector and cascading learning to staff, volunteers, and community members

Volunteering engagement & development:

• Line management of the Senior Engagement and Training Officer, supporting them to engage young
  people in the community into voluntary roles, lead on training and supporting young people in their voluntary roles
• Working with the Volunteering Manager to oversee the departments volunteering practices ensure a
  high-quality service, continuous volunteer development & a positive volunteering experience
• Ensuring that the community has enough volunteers to deliver the service safely
• Supporting the senior engagement and training officer with the co-design and design of volunteering
• roles and processes

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualification and/or relevant experience in youth work up to level 2
• Experience and demonstrable knowledge of running online peer support and community services, including the training and management of volunteers
• Passion for working with young people and experience and knowledge of the issues they face
• Good general technical knowledge with an understanding of the opportunities associated with new technologies and online services for young people
• Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach with an understanding of how to motivate and develop staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as good listening skills with the ability to communicate with empathy and understanding
• Good planning and problem-solving skills
  Experience of delivering online workshops with young people
  Line management experience of staff and volunteers

Desirable 

• Experience in group facilitation and training
• Understanding of the legal issues affecting online communities
• Experience of working within safeguarding frameworks
• Good technical knowledge, ideally including at least a basic knowledge of HTML
• Any additional social media skills such as social listening, reporting and content creation

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for social impact and educational enrichment? The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is seeking its first Director - a dynamic and strategic individual dedicated to advancing opportunities and support for students at William Ellis School in Camden, North London.

As Director, you’ll be at the helm of a small but impactful charity, supporting initiatives that foster confidence, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging among students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our mission to make William Ellis School a leader in comprehensive education and to cultivate positive social capital, personal growth, and educational opportunities for all.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fundraising: Securing and managing funds through grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing a vision to support educational and personal development programs.
• Community Engagement: Building and strengthening relationships with businesses, educational organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Storytelling & Advocacy: Raising the Trust’s profile by effectively communicating its impact through various media channels.

Working closely with the school’s leadership and Board of Trustees, you’ll also oversee compliance and financial stewardship to ensure transparency and sustainability, aligning all activities with the Trust’s values. While this is a sole leadership position, you’ll be supported by a vibrant school community, including dedicated trustees, parents, and alumni.

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in fundraising and strategic planning, who is motivated by social impact and driven to make a difference. If you are a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude, ambition, and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply.

The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on January 20th, at William Ellis School.

This role involves work within a school environment and supporting activities that benefit young people. The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Summary

• Creative design and content production
• Graphic training and development
• Brand and visual identity across digital and print
• Digital evangelism and strategic implementation
• Website development content management
• Reputation and media management
• Analytics and performance, as well as out-of-hours social monitoring
• Digital and social media trend awareness and networking

• Hybrid working arrangements and must be able to work within the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• A salary of £38,918 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abby with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

We are looking to recruit an experienced, strategic and purpose-driven Director of Programmes who will develop, deliver and scale our portfolio of leadership and management programmes and products, helping the social sector to thrive.
 

Introduction
Clore Social Leadership is one of the UK’s most respected leadership development providers for social purpose and non-profit leaders. Through skills and development programmes, we support and invest in social leaders, enabling them to build the capabilities, confidence and resilience to transform their organisations, communities and the world around them.

Since 2010, we have supported over 4,000 individuals from nearly 3,000 social purpose organisations. Through our transformative skills and development programmes, we empower individuals from local grassroots initiatives to global organisations to become agents of change. In partnership, we have developed leadership programmes for people with lived and/or learned experience of racial inequalities, youth services, immigration systems, criminal justice systems, social immobility, homelessness, gender inequalities, health inequalities and climate change.

We prioritise leadership development opportunities in three key areas:

1. Individuals: We believe that effective change starts with empowered individuals. Our programmes equip individuals with the skills, confidence and strategic thinking needed to excel as leaders, for broader societal transformation.
2. Organisations: We recognise the pivotal role of organisations in driving impact, we offer tailored solutions that enhance leadership capabilities within organisations. By strengthening organisational leadership, we amplify their ability to create meaningful change.
3. Communities: We acknowledge the local and grassroots level as a powerful source of change, we equip leaders working in a 'place' or within a 'practice' with the tools and networks to work together to amplify their voices, implement solutions, and create tangible impact within their communities.

Role Description
The Director of Programmes is responsible for providing strategic and creative leadership to develop high quality, effective and impactful programmes and products that reflect and meet the needs of the social sector.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of leadership and management programmes, ensuring that interventions are innovative, transformational and in alignment with Clore Social’s capabilities framework and model. This will include curriculum and module design, utilising own expertise and working in partnership with others to develop learning materials. 
• Preparation for, and some facilitation of, peer learning, residentials and other programme events.
• Oversee the recruitment, moderation and engagement of Clore Social programme participants.
• Build and maintain a team of diverse and high quality consultants to deliver our programmes. This includes managing relationships and agreements with them and ensuring they deliver to Clore Social values and standards.
• Oversee the evaluation of the programme outcomes and impact and closely monitor feedback and other data in order to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the CEO and the Director of Development on Clore Social’s Organisational Learning and Development offer, bringing expertise to develop bespoke packages that meet the individual needs of organisations within social purpose organisations and businesses.
• Contribute to the communications of Clore Social and be a thought leader on social sector leadership issues.
• Support and lead, where appropriate, relationships with key stakeholders, including existing and potential funding partners. 
• Develop and manage the Programmes budget.
• Stay up to date with leadership development and social sector trends.
• Provide co-leadership of the organisation as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Consistently demonstrate the values of the Clore Social Leadership.

Key relationships

• The Director of Programmes will be part of our small, focused team of eight. You will work collaboratively across the team and, as a member of the senior leadership team, provide visible leadership within the organisation. 
• The role will be managed by the CEO. 
• The Director of Programmes leads the Programmes staff team. This will include line managing three members of staff: the Head of Programmes, the Programmes and Operations Administrator and Racial Equity Programme Lead.
• Key relationships will be built and maintained with partner organisations and a wide pool of programme directors, facilitators, coaches and trainers. 

Person specification

This role is ideal for a driven and visionary professional eager to make a significant impact. You will have a proven track record in designing and delivering high-profile leadership development initiatives that drive meaningful change. Bold and imaginative, you will help Clore Social expand its influence and deepen its impact by shaping innovative programmes that respond to sector needs. A confident and persuasive communicator and manager, you will combine strategic thinking with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.

You will join an experienced, talented and friendly team during an exciting period of change for the organisation. As a team-player in a small organisation, you will balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, working independently and collaboratively to achieve goals. 

Personal qualities

• Focused: A strategic thinker, combining both practical and theoretical knowledge of learning and development, whilst maintaining a high attention to detail.
• Inclusive: Driven to create accessible learning for diverse audiences.
• Creative and Innovative: Proven ability to think creatively and deploy ideas innovatively, challenging the status quo to seek continuous improvement, in response to sector needs.
• Collaborative: Expertise and enjoyment in forming strategic partnerships and working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Passionate: About the power of learning and development in catalysing social change

Qualifications and experience (E=essential, D=desirable)

• Deep expertise in learning and development, with a thorough understanding of what drives its effectiveness (E)
• Proven expertise in designing, delivering and evaluating impactful leadership development and management training programmes, tailored to diverse audiences (E)
• Direct experience of facilitation and speaking to a wide range of audiences (E)
• An awareness and understanding of the skills and attributes needed for a thriving and evolving social sector (E)
• Experience of effective operational delivery of complex programmes, managing projects and people (E)
• Designing and implementing organisational learning and development initiatives across social, private, and public sector organisations, with a proven ability to adapt approaches to diverse contexts and audiences (D)
• Experience of action learning facilitation, coaching and mentoring (D)
• Experience of designing and delivering leadership development programmes beyond conventional training (D)
• Experience of innovations, growing and managing new projects (D)
• Experience of fundraising and earned income (D)
• Experience of financial management, budgets and strategy development (D)
• Experience of working in or collaborating with private and public sectors (D)

Hours and place of work
This is a full-time role to be fulfilled over a 35-hour week, within core working hours (Mon-Fri, 10am–4pm UK time), with flexibility as required.

This is a hybrid role with one day a week in our shared office space in London (Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3DA), the travel costs of which must be covered by the individual. We are open to discussing this arrangement further to accommodate individual needs and preferences.

Further UK travel will be required on occasion, the costs of which would be covered by Clore Social Leadership.

Terms, pay and benefits

• This is a permanent contract.
• Salary for this role will be £55,000-£60,000 p/a.
• The post holder is entitled to 25 days of annual leave, in addition to UK statutory holidays.
• The office is closed for one week during the winter festive period (25-31 December), providing an additional three days of annual leave in addition to the above allocation.
• You have the option to join our contributory pension scheme. The employer's contribution is 3% with a minimum employee contribution of 5%.

Application process
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We value and respect every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or background, and actively seek to eliminate bias, promote equality and provide equal opportunities for all to showcase their talents and be evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills and potential. We conduct a blind recruitment process to ensure fairness and equity by anonymising applications, removing names and identifiable information.

If you are passionate about making a profound impact and thrive in a dynamic, values-driven environment, we encourage you to submit an application.

Please apply through Charity Jobs. You will be asked to send:

• Your CV (two pages max.), including relevant work experience.
• A cover letter (one page max.), which addresses your suitability for and interest in the role.

Key dates
Applications close: 12:00pm Monday 6 January 2025
First round interviews (online): Friday 17 January 2025 (flexibility can be offered)
Final interviews (in person): Wednesday 22 or Friday 24 January 2025 (flexibility can be offered)

Travel expenses for in-person interviews will be reimbursed on submission of valid receipts.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

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Clore Social Leadership is committed to a policy of equality and diversity.

Registered charity number: 1136727

The Head of Finance Operations, reporting to the Director of Finance, will ensure the provision of consistent, robust and accurate financial data to the organisation on a timely basis. In addition, you will provide effective leadership of the financial accounting and payroll teams and be responsible for the integrity of the organisation’s financial data.

The role holder will lead the preparation of the annual accounts and will be the primary liaison point with the external auditors. You will maintain robust financial controls, high standards of delivery service and regulatory compliance across the finance function.

Role Requirements:

Oversight of the Financial accounting and payroll functions with responsibility for ensuring delivery of service, compliance, and accurate financial data.

• Proactive leadership across the Financial Accounting and Payroll teams.
• Performance manage the team and the processes to achieve these targets.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Financial Operations team and the Charity’s other directorates.
• Maintain and improve a system of robust financial controls, underpinned by appropriate financial policies and procedures, to ensure that effective working practices are embedded, and that the organisation is protected from fraud and error.
• Oversee the continued process improvement initiative working across Finance and linking with the other directorates
• Prepare and monitor the cash flow of the organisation, ensuring that working capital is managed effectively and surplus funds are invested in conjunction with the investment committee. 
• Arrange and conduct financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities in relation to financial management.
• Responsible for the statutory audit of the charity's Trustees' Report & Accounts in accordance with current legislation and accounting standards.
• Undertake the correct calculation and submission of all necessary tax returns including quarterly VAT returns
• Oversee the payroll team to ensure correct calculation and payment of all payroll and pension.
• To undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

Management of self and others

• Lead the Financial accounting and Payroll teams in the provision of high-quality services and adherence to professional quality standards.
• Ensure that the teams are fit for purpose and up to date with best practice working methods.
• Manage, support, develop and motivate the teams, celebrating success and ensuring appropriate recognition.

About Us

VoiceAbility is a leading national charity working across the UK to support people, who face disadvantage or discrimination, to achieve their goals and rights and have their voice heard when it matters most.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. Guided by our mission to amplify underrepresented voices, we are committed to professional development, offering tailored opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. Our values of empowerment, respect, and integrity underpin everything we do, ensuring a supportive environment where both individuals and the organisation thrive in driving meaningful societal change.

We are seeking an exceptional Commercial Director with a strong marketing and commercial sales background, coupled with proven experience in delivering strategic growth in competitive market environments. This pivotal role combines entrepreneurial vision, sales expertise, and operational excellence to drive sustainable revenue growth while strengthening our position as a trusted advocate for underrepresented voices.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Director will be a driving force behind VoiceAbility’s mission, leading the charge in shaping and executing bold growth strategies that secure new revenue streams and enhance the organisation’s reach. Combining proactive entrepreneurial leadership with sharp market intelligence and stakeholder influence, you will deliver measurable results in revenue generation, service expansion, and operational excellence, ensuring VoiceAbility thrives as a not-for-profit leader in a competitive landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Growth Execution

1. • Implement and oversee the organisation’s long-term growth strategy.
   • Translate organisational objectives into actionable marketing and business plans.
   • Oversee contract retention and tendering processes to secure new business and revenue.
   • Represent VoiceAbility as a credible advocate to policymakers and key stakeholders.

2. Market Expansion and Revenue Growth

1. • Identify and exploit new geographic markets, customer segments, and funding streams.
   • Strengthen relationships with commissioners, stakeholders, and customers to drive growth.
   • Leverage market research and business intelligence to maintain competitiveness.
   • Proactively build opportunities to enhance VoiceAbility’s market position.

3. Brand, Marketing, and Public Engagement

1. • Strengthen VoiceAbility’s brand positioning as a trusted and influential voice.
   • Create strategic partnerships to lead and support multi-channel campaigns to drive public awareness and engagement.
   • Use storytelling and data-driven insights to enhance visibility and credibility.
   • Ensure the organisation remains visible and respected in its field.

4. Operational Efficiency and Innovation

1. • Leverage technological advancements, including AI, to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
   • Monitor trends and opportunities to ensure strategic readiness and innovation.

5. Team Leadership and Strategic Influence

1. • Build and lead a high-performing commercial team, equipping them with the intelligence and tools to drive growth, by utilising their individual strengths
   • Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture aligned with organisational objectives.
   • Influence policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to achieve VoiceAbility’s strategic mission and vision.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic and Commercial Expertise: A proven track record of delivering growth, securing contracts, and driving financial performance.
• Sales and Marketing Acumen: Proven ability to develop targeted campaigns, secure new business, and retain client loyalty.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Evidenced expertise in building trusted relationships with commissioners, policymakers, and partners.
• Operational Innovation: Experience leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance service delivery and decision-making.
• Leadership and Team Development: A proven leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Commitment to Diversity: Strong understanding of embracing diverse perspectives in stakeholder engagement and service delivery.
• Professional Credentials: Membership of relevant professional bodies and/or a degree in business administration or marketing is an advantage.

How to Apply: Please click on the apply button to be redirected to the VoiceAbility website.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025 – 1700hrs

Please note, given the importance and value of this role to the organisation, we will interview suitable candidates who match our criteria on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date.