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Robertson Bell are working on behalf of The King’s Trust to recruit to a Finance Manager position on a permanent basis. At The King’s Trust, we believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing. We help young people from disadvantaged communities and those facing the greatest adversity by supporting them to build the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

The role of the Finance Manager is to ensure finance operations processes are fit for purpose, documented and communicated; to monitor and report on the performance of the team and to identify opportunities and support the implementation of improvements and efficiencies. This is a key role in delivering financial support and information to the Trust to ensure its continued delivery

of programmes and support for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and document financial controls framework relating to Sales, Purchase and General ledger as agreed with the Financial Governance & Control team or in response to audit findings.
• Support the Head of Finance Operations to embed a “right-first-time” approach; review, enhance and streamline processes and respond to regulatory or technological changes that impact Trust.
• Set, agree and monitor service standards in conjunction with stakeholders and finance colleagues; and provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop a suite of KPIs with stretch targets for the Finance Operations Team, work with colleagues to embed, monitor and report to senior management with actions required to achieve target where required.
• Document all Finance Operation processes and procedures.
• Prepare the VAT return for The King’s Trust VAT group.
• Ensure Finance Operations processes are compliant with VAT regulations; provide advice and support to the GL team to ensure all transactions have the correct VAT treatment applied.
• Maintain Finance pages of the Intranet ensuring colleagues have access to all information and documentation to interact efficiently with finance processes.
• Identify training needs for non-finance colleagues; plan and agree on targeted training programmes with non-finance colleagues.
• Network with peers (internal and external) to keep up to date with sector and organisational changes and best practices.
• Work with the internal and external audits as required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have extensive experience overseeing accounts payable and receivable ledgers in a senior capacity, with the knowledge to proactively identify process improvements.
• Naturally analytical and have the desire to drive efficiencies, implement KPIs and contribute to the team’s development strategy.
• Have an understanding of VAT calculations and regulations. Ideally have exposure to partial-exemptions relating to the non-profit sector.
• Be a confident communicator and have the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be based in their Birmingham office, requiring you to go into the office three days per week. You will also benefit from a fantastic holiday package, including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure over Christmas and New Year.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

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

The income processing officer will take the lead in maintaining and optimising our fundraising income processes. This is a new role, which will be at the forefront of ensuring our income processes are efficient, comply with Gift Aid regulations, meet PCI compliance standards and contribute towards the best possible supporter experience.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teams across the charity, communicating with colleagues at all levels. They’ll build relationships with internal and external colleagues, including managing the relationship with our Gift Aid volunteers.

The role is perfect for someone with a passion for process management, who’ll thrive on ensuring that our income processes are running efficiently and compliantly.

About you

Our successful candidate will be a collaborative individual who enjoys building relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, including volunteers.

Highly organised, proactive and calm under pressure, you’ll be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to deliver agreed outcomes.

You’ve excellent attention to detail and will be meticulous in monitoring processes to maintain compliance and ensure they’re working optimally.

Ideally you’ve a good working knowledge of HMRC’s Gift Aid regulations and PCI compliance, or experience of working with regulations of a similar complexity, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

If you’re a collaborative, organised, proactive and detail-orientated individual with a passion for maintaining and developing processes, we’d love to hear from you.

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 or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home. Occasional travel may also be required for the role.

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 email the Recruitment Team

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 Monday 6 January 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 January 2025

About the role

SSAFA’s Network & Community team, operating across the UK, are proud to announce this role as part of their strategic development plans.

This is a new fundraising opportunity to help provide support for serving personnel, veterans and their families ensuring that no-one battles alone.

Supported by the Statutory Grants Manager, this role is fundamental in developing, supporting and championing new and existing fundraising from health providers and local authorities. The aim is to increase income generation in this area whilst raising SSAFA’s profile within local authorities and health care provision. This initiative will require relationship development and bid writing skills to create effective proposals for support.

SSAFA is entering into an exciting period of strategic development within this proven income stream. If successful, you will be the part of a small team with potential for career development.

There will be an occasional need to travel across the UK and to work evenings and weekends at key events.

About the team

You will join a small, established and dedicated team who cover the whole of the UK. With regular team meetings and a variety of communication mediums you will be given ongoing support, training and mentoring throughout. We are a remote team and well connected to all colleagues. This supports and drives our determination and success.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who thrives on challenge. A determined, highly motivated individual, with a track record of securing significant funds. A natural communicator with proven success with bid writing and presentation skills. A confident networker, able to represent the charity to external stakeholders, build strong relationships, communicating effectively across the region whilst working from home. An ability to self-motivate with a can-do attitude is a must.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Download the full job description on our vacancy page via the Apply button.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 5 January 2025

Interviews: Virtual interview w/c 13 January 2025

Salary  £52,832-£70,442 FTE commensurate with experience (pro-rated if part time).

Hours  This permanent position is offered as a full-time or 0.8 FTE role.

Bring your passion for rivers and the environment to bring about real change on the ground

The South East Rivers Trust is recruiting a new Executive position of Director of Water, Land and Catchments.

The Role

This new role brings together our Science & Partnerships and Water & Land Stewardship teams and is responsible for identifying and developing strategic opportunities to transform the aquatic environment. These include emerging environmental markets and effective partnerships with business, the water industry, government and other conservation organisations.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, ambitious leader who is passionate about the environment and ready to drive meaningful change. It will suit someone who can understand the big picture, identify tangible opportunities and build a tactical approach to realising them through clear plans, outstanding leadership and the ability to inspire others.

As part of the Executive and Leadership Team you will be integral to implementing the 3 Year Plan and shaping the long-term future of SERT. If you enjoy collaboration and are passionate about the future of rivers and the aquatic environment we’d love to hear from you. 

About Us

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT), is the river restoration charity for the South East of England. Our vision is that rivers across the South East are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to restore and protect rivers and their catchments against multiple threats and a dramatically changing climate. We do this by:

• delivering evidence-based and nature-based solutions on land and in rivers;
• inspiring and empowering more people to protect rivers for the future.

Working at SERT is rewarding, fulfilling and busy. We work collaboratively and with passion, and this is reflected in our core values of: delivering high quality work, using expertise and scientific understanding, building good and effective relationships, and bringing positive energy to all we do. With rivers and catchments needing serious action to survive, our aims are growth and impact – so you’ll be comfortable with challenges and excited by change. If this sounds like an environment that you would thrive in, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

For further details and to apply click on the 'Apply via website' button. The closing date for applications is Sunday 19th January 2025.

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not sponsor applicants from overseas.

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with CARE International UK to recruit a Senior Major Giving Manager, who will play a pivotal role in building and developing relationships with HNWI supporters to further establish this income stream. 

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation (including the CEO and Board of Trustees) to develop and nurture relationships with HNWIs who have the capacity to give 5-figure + donations. 

There is significant potential for this role to further develop existing connections, whilst also considering new prospects and network connections. With an emphasis on exceptional donor stewardship, you'll ensure that all new/existing major gifts supporters feel valued and enabled to act with confidence as advocates of the organisation. 

About the role:

• Design and execute a major giving strategy to enable future growth and development of this income stream. 
• Work collaboratively within a high-performing Partnerships team, identifying opportunities for cross-team working and maximising network opportunities.
• Further develop relationships and ensure exceptional stewardship of existing major supporters, ensuring a positive experience that supports opportunities for peer connections. 
• Develop the prospect pipeline, identifying potential new supporters and ensuring strong internal collaboration to maximise opportunities through other income streams/areas of work. 
• Embrace and promote CARE’s commitment to anti-racism, inclusivity, and gender equity.

About You:

• A proven track record of securing significant gifts from HNWIs and/or family trusts. *Expertise of developing a mid-value programme is also of relevance. 
• Experience in building prospect pipelines and managing donor relationships to ensure great stewardship and long term support.
• Exceptional networking and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• A commitment to CARE’s values and an understanding of the organisation’s areas of work (humanitarian relief, feminist principles, anti-racism and EDI).

Closing Date: Thursday 15th January
Interviews: First interviews will be held virtually on 20th/21st January, with final interviews taking place in person on Wednesday 29th January. 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Job Overview 

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 medical humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need. 

Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all. 

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will manage a high-performing team of two staff: Individual Giving and Database Manager and the Communications Manager. Your key priority is to raise the income required as per the agreed annual income budgets for the organisation, managing all relevant income streams that include Trusts and Foundations, Events and Community, Corporate, Statutory and Overseas and Individual Giving. You are also responsible for ensuring that all communications messaging is strengthening our brand and engaging our supporters.

Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact Shadia Chowdhury to arrange a call with the Executive Director.

Benefits

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Additional leave days, on top of the 28 days per calendar year:

o Birthday leave

o Religious leave

o 2 days for volunteering

o 1 day for moving house/relocating

- Pension

- Cycle to work scheme

- Flexible working: operating on a 35hr working week

- Registered as a London living wage employer

- Eye tests and subsidised glasses/contact lens

- Blue light card

- Breastfeeding arrangements

Salary & Contract

Full time 35 hrs per week

£51,300 per annum

Closing Date:

Friday 20th January at 9am.

Interviews:

W/C: 27th January however we endeavour to review the applications on a rolling basis and may look to interview sooner than the deadline if the candidates are suitable for the role.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

Terrence Higgins Trust is looking for a new Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join the team on a permanent basis, our partners at Robertson Bell are leading the search. Terrence Higgins Trust is the UK’s leading HIV charity, working to end new HIV cases by 2030 and ensure people living with HIV get the support they need.

As the Director of Finance and Corporate Services you will lead, support and develop a diverse team of enabling functions across the organisation, including Finance, People, EEDI, Governance, Estates and IT. You will ensure that these functions work effectively together, across Terrence Higgins Trust to support the delivery of the organisation's strategy and business plan. Your style and approach will exemplify our values of ‘ambitious for change’, ‘working together’ and ‘drawing on diverse lived experiences’.

The organisation:

Terrence Higgins Trust is leading the campaign to end new HIV cases by 2030 and focuses its support services on those experiencing the greatest health inequalities. Founded in 1982 after the first named person to die of an AIDS-related illness, THT continues to be at the cutting edge of developments in the epidemic.

The organisation has a £10 million turnover, around 100 staff and over 120 volunteers and is working together to ensure the UK is the first country to stop the onwards transmission of HIV. That is no mean feat. We need the best people to join us in this endeavour. 

The key duties of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services are as follows:

• Lead on the implementation of corporate strategies, with appropriate strands for each enabling function so that they support the strategic and operational objectives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the corporate services of THT at a senior level, representing the expertise, views and considerations of the various areas to the wider senior team.
• Be responsible for, and provide, the financial and governance expertise.
• Support the Chief Executive in all financial matters with the Board of Trustees and provide expert and practical financial input to its meetings.
• With the CEO, be responsible for the management of risk and ensure the charity has an appropriate risk framework.
• Develop strong relationships with THT managers and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a credible and value-adding corporate services.
• Provide strategic guidance on the charity's approach to technology, drawing on external experts as necessary.
• Ensure that the budget, audit and financial reporting cycles and all payment processes are appropriately managed.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working in a senior finance role and holding financial accountability.
• A relevant professional finance qualification.
• Some knowledge and experience of HR at a management level, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• Ability to engage with, and contribute to, strategic decision making.
• Experience of embedding new processes/systems and implementing organisational change.
• Ideally, a background working in the charity sector, although candidates without this are still strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The position will officially be based at THT's offices in Islington, although there is potential for the right candidate to be based in Brighton, Glasgow or Cardiff. Opportunities to work from home are on offer for up to three days per week.

The deadline for applications is on Monday 13th January with first stage interviews due to take place in their London offices the week of the 20th January. Applications will be under continuous review before this closing date so please submit your CV to Robertson Bell ASAP to make sure you don't miss out!

Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire is a local family support charity that works alongside families with babies and young children. Supported by volunteers, we are embedded in our local communities and provide a range of services which support families struggling with the challenges of everyday life.

We are seeking a passionate, creative and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic team. This newly created role will be crucial in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.

As the Fundraising Manager, you will play a pivotal role in securing major funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources and corporate partners to support the vital work of the charity. You will be responsible for managing and growing our portfolio of funders, ensuring excellent stewardship, and identifying new funding opportunities. You will be part of a small fundraising team which includes a Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer who you will manage.

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years’ experience in charity fundraising securing major funding.

• Experience of corporate fundraising and securing business funding.

• Excellent written skills for developing successful proposals and grant applications.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build and sustain relationships.

• Experience of managing donor relationships and developing new partnerships.

• Proven track record of budget management

What we offer:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus 12 days public holiday) pro rata.

• 8% employer contribution to a workplace pension scheme.

• Flexible working hours with the ability to work between home and the office. (Based in Netherton, near Anniesland).

• A positive, supportive environment and learning opportunities.

• The chance to be part of a great team.

Porchlight is Kent’s largest homelessness charity and a leading provider of housing, mental health and wellbeing services across the southeast. It’s an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we continue to build our profile across the county.

As the individual giving and legacy manager, you will develop the charity's individual giving and legacy programs, increasing the value and length of support from existing and new supporters. Identify audiences, products, and messages, and develop donor journeys to maximize sustainable income. Working with the Head of fundraising, and the wider income generation and communications team you will develop multi-channel campaigns that inspire and engage people and motivate them to support Porchlight.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s taking Porchlight’s fundraising activity to the next level, growing reach and engagement and driving change for the homeless and vulnerable people we support.

The role requires:

• Knowledge of individual giving and legacy fundraising principles and practice
• Knowledge of Charity law and the Fundraising Regulator’s code of conduct
• Experience of designing and delivering fundraising campaigns
• Experience of developing and implementing individual giving and legacy strategies
• Experience of donor development and working to targets
• Experience of using a contact management database to manage relationships
• Experience of budget planning and forecasting

Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility available

Contract type: Permanent, full time. 

Interview date: 15th Janaury 2025

The Head of Philanthropy will secure and cultivate major donor relationships, growing our existing giving programmes and helping to deliver our overall fundraising strategy. With the Development Director, they will continue to build our prospect pipeline to support Assisted Places fundraising.

Additionally, there may be involvement with a small number of other discrete fundraising projects. Community is a vital part of our schools’ ethos and the Head of Philanthropy will play their part in strengthening this ethos. Many of our major donors will support the schools in other ways, including through our vibrant careers network (CareersLink). The Head of Philanthropy will also embed themselves in school life by playing a leading role in our annual telethons, working with the Development Director and Database Manager to deliver this.

The Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced and highly motivated fundraiser with a passion for growing and cultivating our supporter base. They will be a firm believer in the aims of our Assisted Places programme and in the value of an independent education. The role would suit an articulate, tenacious and persuasive fundraiser, with a strong track-record of forging and cultivating long-term relationships. They will have up-to-date knowledge of charity legislation and best practice.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with a charity based in South London to help them recruit for an interim Head of Fundraising as a 4-month contract.  

This is a part-time role (3 or 4 days a week) paying a salary of £60,000 FTE per annum and the postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices.

The post holder will manage employees responsible for trust, community, corporate and individual fundraising, as well as communications staff responsible for regular internal and external organisational communications, including website and social media and where required proactive media work.

You will be responsible for assessing and making recommendations to the charity’s linked Fundraising Strategy and support them to create meaningful and lasting strategic fundraising initiatives that will directly help deliver their mission.

They are looking for someone with substantial experience of working in Fundraising consultancy for a broad range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful handling income generation through different streams from concept to completion with experience of raising and managing five to six figure gifts.

We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Heritage of London Trust (HOLT) restores the buildings and monuments that tell the story of the city and the people who live within it. Founded over 40 years ago, our mission is to rescue characterful and neglected historic sites all across the city. We focus on sites at risk in areas of least investment - in local communities that most need our help - ensuring a sustainable future for every project we work on. To date, we have restored 850 sites across London.

In 2020 we launched our ground-breaking Proud Places youth programme to inspire and engage young people with the world around them, helping them develop knowledge and skills now and for the future. We work with mainstream schools across London and are the only UK heritage organisation to specialise in working with excluded pupils, young  people at risk of gang exploitation and young refugees. To date we have worked with 8,000 young people and the programme continues to expand.

As our programme work has grown, so has our team and investment into our communications capability. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communications professional to make a meaningful impact on London’s people and places. The Head of Communications is a newly created role reporting directly to the Director (Chief Executive).

With over 40 active projects and a vibrant youth engagement program, HOLT offers a wealth of compelling stories to share. As Head of Communications, you will focus our communications strategy to promote our mission, connect projects with diverse audiences, and engage a broad spectrum of supporters. The Head of Communications will bring expertise, fresh perspectives, and a focus on growing media relations. We have warm relationships with journalists and media contacts, which we are keen to build on as our work grows. A natural writer, you’ll produce high-quality content for our website and social media, liaising with our talented design team on videos, photography, and other assets. You’ll build our profile, showcase our work, and advance our social impact and reach.

We are a committed team with an entrepreneurial, creative approach; we find joy and purpose in our work and strive to create a collaborative, stimulating environment. We are seeking a warm, imaginative, and persuasive communicator with a keen eye for storytelling who can champion our work across press, digital, and social media platforms. Working closely with the Director, you will lead a small team and collaborate with senior colleagues in Fundraising, Programmes, and Trustees to capture and communicate our impact effectively.

While communications experience in arts, heritage, or youth engagement is an advantage, the qualities we value most are creativity, curiosity, proactivity, and collaboration. A commitment to our mission and a deep interest in serving young people, London, and its communities are essential.

To learn more about this fantastic opportunity, please download the full appointment brief, where you will also find contact details of our talent consultant Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit, should you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation about the role.

Closing date: 12 January 2025

People Beyond Profit Conversations: 15- 21 January 2025

HOLT First Interview: 27 January 2025

HOLT Second Stage Conversations: W/c 27 January 2025

Mid and North East Essex Mind have a brand-new role and an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven to achieve results and has demonstrable experience in fundraising and developing outstanding relationships with donors and fundraisers.

You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the development and growth of the charity in line with objectives and income aspirations outlined in our new strategic and operational plans.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing the charity fundraising strategy across all income streams including community, events and corporate, training, grants and trusts, supporting the growth of the organisation along with services delivered across both Mid and North East Essex – leading and motivating a small team.

An essential requirement of this role will be developing beneficial and lasting relationships across Mid and North East Essex with our valued supporters, donors’ community groups, businesses and peers in other organisations continually raising the profile of the organisation and championing all aspects of the charity’s work.

We are happy for some hybrid working, however this role will require considerable travel within the Mid and North East Essex footprint, so you will have a Full UK driving license and own transport.

Come and join us and help us to offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone.

We are a real living wage employer and offer our staff a range of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits to ensure that we fully support our employees.  This includes: 36 days holiday including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time); competitive pension; recruitment referrals, training and development, flexible/agile working; annual wellbeing day; expert supervision and peer support, an extended lunch break each week; onsite parking at most locations; company sick pay based on length of service and a charity worker discount scheme. 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, collaborating with our communities and partners to drive innovation and better decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to try to ensure we better represent our communities.

Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued. Let’s build a community that thrives on inclusivity and mutual respect.

CEO (Charity)

Location: Brighton

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience 

Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025 
 
Interviews: Week commencing 13th January 2025 

Anyone can develop a problem with drink or drugs, no matter background or situation. But we know women are more likely to face barriers to accessing the support they need.

Working closely with the Trustees, the leadership team and the rest of the organisation, you’ll move Oasis forward by leading delivery of the strategic plans; strengthening financial resilience; and ensuring we fulfil governance responsibilities in order to realise Oasis’ vision of giving hope and delivering effective support to people affected by drugs and alcohol.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for helping meet the challenges of a testing financial environment, fast-changing and complex user needs and a rapidly evolving policy framework. This is alongside helping to support the needs of staff and volunteers, at the same time as moving Oasis to become even more diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve – now and into the future.

We’re looking for someone who will help put innovation at the heart of all we do, so that we can continue to deliver the highest standards of service, whilst capitalising on the phenomenal work already being delivered.

Keys skills required:

• Collaboration and partnership working

• Strategic planning

• Leadership

• Effective communication

• Organisation and decision-making

• Knowledge and understanding of the drug and alcohol services sector / voluntary / health and social care sector

Who we are looking for

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.

• Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, particularly through trust and foundation applications

• Understanding of key issues, policy and legislation surrounding drug and alcohol services.

• Experience in financial management and budgeting skills.

• Experience in leading change management.

• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector in the UK and the issues it faces.

• Ability to think strategically and to communicate the strategic vision.

• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities

About us

We give hope to people affected by drugs and alcohol. We help women, children and families find the strength and opportunities to make choices that lead to change. Not just for themselves, but for their families, their friends and their communities. For all of us.

We treat the person, not just the problem. We don’t ‘fix’ or rescue anyone. Instead, we give women hope that things can be better, and the tools to make changes. We understand that people aren’t always straightforward – and that a tough start in life doesn’t have to mean a bad end. For over 25 years, we’ve worked with compassion and creativity to show just that.