Operations Manager

Black Cultural Archives (BCA)

Hybrid, with 3 days per week at BCA's offices in Brixton

£24.72 PAYE, plus £2.98 holiday pay per hour (£45,000 FTE)

Temporary, 2-3 months

21-35 hours per week (full-time or part-time considered)

Charity People are seeking an experienced and highly practical Interim Operations Manager to work alongside the CEO and help strengthen the operational foundations of the charity through a period of growth and development.

Black Cultural Archives is the home of Black British History. Founded in 1981, BCA exists to collect, preserve and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK, inspiring and strengthening individuals, communities, and society. BCA is a nationally significant charity, archive, heritage centre and community space, welcoming thousands of visitors, researchers, and community members each year through exhibitions, learning programmes, events, and its unique collections

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys bringing order, structure and effective processes to organisations undergoing change.

The CEO is currently managing a broad range of operational responsibilities, and we are looking for an experienced Operations professional who can quickly assess priorities, identify risks, and implement practical solutions across governance, compliance, facilities, systems, and HR.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead with recommendations for improvements, ensuring the charity has robust systems, processes, and controls in place to support its important mission and future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a review of GDPR compliance, data management practices, and organisational systems
• Develop and implement clear policies, procedures, and controls
• Create practical frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance is embedded across the organisation
• Improve document management, information governance and organisational record keeping
• Review current health and safety arrangements across the building
• Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met and appropriately documented
• Act as the lead coordinator for facilities management and building related projects
• Oversee maintenance schedules and contractor relationships
• Review current organisational systems and identify opportunities for consolidation and improvement
• Improve access to information and operational knowledge management
• Support recruitment activity where required
• Support organisational planning and prioritisation
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture

You will bring:

• Significant experience in operations management within the charity, heritage, cultural, education or public sectors
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, organisational compliance and risk management
• Experience overseeing health and safety and building compliance
• Knowledge of facilities management and contractor oversight
• Experience managing HR processes
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Confidence working independently and managing multiple priorities
• A collaborative, solution-focused and pragmatic approach

Experience supporting small to medium-sized charities through periods of organisational improvement would be particularly valuable for this temporary position.

Black Cultural Archives is committed to building a team that reflects the communities whose histories and experiences they preserve and celebrate. We particularly welcome applications from black candidates and candidates of African and Caribbean heritage, who are currently underrepresented within the heritage sector's leadership roles. The appointment will be made following a fair and inclusive recruitment process. BCA is an equal opportunities employers who welcomes applications form all groups.

If you are an experienced operational leader who enjoys bringing structure, compliance, and effective systems to mission-driven organisations, Charity People would love to hear from you.

A basic DBS will be required once in this role.

Part Time Executive Assistant with Denville Hall:

Contract:     Fixed Term Contract (3 years),
Hours:          Part-time (0.6 FTE / 3 days per week)
Salary:          £43,000 pro rata (£25,800 actual salary)
Location:     Hybrid, with a mixture of home working, Central London and Denville Hall (Northwood, HA6)

About Denville Hall
Charity People is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Denville Hall, the unique residential home for members of the entertainment profession.

For more than a century, Denville Hall has provided care, support and community to actors, performers, musicians, writers, backstage professionals and others who have dedicated their lives to the entertainment industry. Today, it remains a remarkable place where residents can continue to live creatively, with dignity, companionship and specialist care.  As the charity embarks on an ambitious £26 million Centenary Appeal, raising funds to build two new buildings and secure its future for generations to come, this newly created role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the success of the campaign and the wider organisation.

The Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role.

Working closely with the Board Chair and the Campaign Director, you will become a trusted partner, helping to drive forward governance activity, stakeholder engagement and a major fundraising campaign that will shape the future of Denville Hall. You'll provide high-level executive support whilst acting as a key link between trustees, donors, ambassadors, funders, volunteers and industry figures.

No two weeks will look the same. One day you might be preparing board papers and coordinating diaries, another you could be supporting a fundraising event, hosting VIP guests, or attending meetings in Central London alongside senior stakeholders. The role offers a rare combination of strategic executive support, project coordination and stakeholder engagement within a highly visible and purpose-driven environment.

Important to note
Whilst the role is part-time, it requires flexibility. The majority of activity is likely to take place across Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, though occasional flexibility is required around meetings, events and stakeholder commitments.
Could you commit to these three core days, with a caveat of flexibility, when ample notice is given?

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who can work confidently at senior level and thrive in an organisation where relationship-building, discretion and flexibility are essential.

• Significant experience supporting senior executives, boards or trustees.
• Exceptional diary management, meeting coordination and administrative skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence working with high-profile individuals.
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations and board papers.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience navigating dual reporting relationships and collaborating across different stakeholders would be advantageous.

Experience within the charity sector is not essential. Denville Hall is open to candidates from a wide range of sectors, provided they can demonstrate outstanding Executive Assistant capabilities and a genuine affinity with the organisation's mission.

Why Join Denville Hall?

Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare.

You'll join a small, passionate team working on a nationally significant fundraising campaign whilst helping to support one of the UK's most cherished charitable institutions.

You'll enjoy genuine variety, splitting your time between home-working, Sommerset House and Denville Hall itself.

You'll work alongside trustees, donors, ambassadors and supporters from across the entertainment world, whilst helping to safeguard a unique community that has provided care and support to generations of performers and entertainment professionals.

You'll also play a part in special fundraising events, concerts and industry gatherings, helping to create memorable experiences for supporters and guests while contributing to the success of a landmark campaign.

If you're looking for a role where your organisational skills, emotional intelligence and professionalism can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date:          Friday 13th November 2026

Interviews:              1^st stage - Monday 24^th November (Somerset House)

                                2^nd stage - Friday pm 27^th November (Denville Hall)

Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background, including age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Fundraising Administrator

Amref Health Africa UK

£28,120

Hybrid working, London office

We are delighted to partnering again with Amref Health Africa UK to help them find a Fundraising Administrator.

At Amref Health Africa UK, every donation processed, every supporter thanked and every record maintained ultimately helps improve access to healthcare across Africa. Behind every piece of data is a person who has chosen to support an incredibly important cause, and this role plays a vital part in making sure that supporter experience is the very best it can be.

They are looking for a Fundraising Administrator to join a friendly and collaborative team at an exciting point in the organisation's growth. It's a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys being organised, takes pride in getting the detail right and genuinely enjoys helping people.

You'll be the first point of contact for supporters, responding to enquiries, processing donations, managing supporter records and ensuring donors receive a warm and positive experience whenever they interact with Amref.

You'll also work closely with colleagues across fundraising and finance, supporting Gift Aid processing, income reconciliation and the smooth running of fundraising operations behind the scenes.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Enjoy working in a busy and varied administrative role
• Have experience using databases or CRM systems
• Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Have excellent customer service or supporter care skills
• Are confident managing multiple priorities at once
• Enjoy working collaboratively and finding solutions to problems

Fundraising experience would be welcome, but it isn't essential. We're just as interested in speaking with people who have developed transferable skills in administration, customer service, membership organisations, sales support or similar environments.

Why Amref?

Amref Health Africa is the largest African-led health organisation working to strengthen health systems and improve healthcare access across the continent.

Joining the team means becoming part of an organisation that is ambitious, values-driven and committed to creating lasting change. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues who genuinely care about the impact of their work, while having opportunities to learn, develop and grow your own career.

If you're someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly, values great supporter experiences and wants your work to contribute towards something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you, then please reach out to Abi Blank to have an informal discussion or send CV to abi@charitypeople.co.uk

Closing date is Tuesday 17^th November at 9am.

Charity People partnering with Voice 21 and is delighted to be recruiting for an interim Communications and Campaigns Manager to join the team. 

Joining the organisation to cover a period of maternity leave, the postholder will be responsible for building national support for oracy through strategic campaigns and communications work; creating impactful content and developing cross-team collaboration to champion an audience first approach and drive positioning to new brand territory.

About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the UK's national oracy education charity, working to ensure that every child can use their voice to succeed in school and in life. Through a growing network of schools, expert support for educators, and influential campaigning, the charity is driving a national movement to make high-quality oracy education an ordinary part of every child's education. Its work is helping to improve educational outcomes, tackle disadvantage and create a society in which every voice is valued and heard.

Interim Communications and Campaigns Manager
Contract: interim 12 month contract position
Salary: £36,409 - £39,191 per annum
Location: All Voice 21 staff work remotely, and this is a home-based role, with some travel expected to the London office (by Victoria station) and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 20^th November

Interviews: Interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 2^nd and Thursday 3^rd December

The postholder will lead Voice 21’s communications and campaigns activity during a pivotal period for the organisation, helping to build national awareness of oracy and strengthen support for its mission that every child should have access to a high-quality oracy education.

You will lead the rollout of a major new campaign, create compelling content and storytelling, manage external communications channels, and work across the organisation to ensure clear, consistent and audience-focused engagement with funders, policymakers, schools and other key stakeholders

Core responsibilities within your role will be to:

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of Voice 21's flagship national awareness campaign, driving engagement with funders, schools and policymakers.
• Manage communications activity for the organisation's brand refresh, ensuring clear, consistent and engaging communications to key audiences.
• Create and oversee high-impact content across multiple channels, including campaign materials, case studies, news stories and website content.
• Act as a guardian of the Voice 21 brand, ensuring all external communications are aligned, audience-focused and strategically effective.

Establish communications and campaign metrics, monitor performance and provide insight-driven evaluation and reporting.

• Line manage and support the Communications Officer, fostering collaboration, development and high-quality delivery across the communications function.

Lead cross-organisational communications planning, aligning messaging, identifying opportunities and maximising impact.

• Champion an audience-first approach across communications, campaigns and stakeholder engagement activity.
• Provide strategic communications support and deliver additional projects that contribute to organisational priorities.

Key experience and skills we’re looking for is as follows:

• Proven track record of high-quality writing for external audiences (e.g. case studies, website and social media copy, blogs) and experience using storytelling and video content as part of multi-channel digital campaigns
• Experience developing key messages and bringing these to life for different audiences across different channels
• Experience planning and delivering communications projects and campaigns from initial concept through to rollout and evaluation
• Experience setting targets, tracking comms metrics, and using analytics or user feedback to deliver insights that shape future activity
• Experience managing, mentoring or supporting the development of junior team members
• Someone who likes to roll up their sleeves, take ownership of a project, and get things done independently in a remote environment.
• Able to form excellent working relationships with internal team members and external stakeholders
• A supportive team player who is happy to pitch in across the comms team where needed.
• Professional curiosity about the team's work and the organisation, and strong attention to detail.

Familiarity with oracy, education policy, or educational inequality agendas is desirable but not essential.

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk.

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

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.  

We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty. 

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Please make sure you only apply via one of our legitimate and verified vacancies. A list of affiliated sites can be found on the Charity People website where you’ll also find some useful dos and don’ts when applying for jobs. If you have any concerns or would like to verify a vacancy, please contact Charity People directly.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with British Pharmacological Society to recruit for a Senior Manager, Policy and Engagement. 

A senior role within the organisation, the postholder will work closely with, and report to, the Director of Scientific Programmes, Policy and Partnerships, and will co-lead the communications team and function at the organisation.  

 About British Pharmacological Society

The British Pharmacological Society is a global community of more than 5,000 scientists, clinicians, educators and policymakers, united by a mission to promote and advance pharmacology.

Through its research, publications, education, policy work and partnerships, the Society brings expert voices together, shapes debate and champions the vital contribution pharmacology makes to scientific progress, safer medicines and better health.

As it approaches its centenary, the Society is entering an ambitious new chapter focused on advancing its pharmacological priorities, growing and connecting its community, and strengthening its influence and impact

Senior Manager, Policy and Engagement

Contract: permanent, full time position with part time working (four days per week) also considered

Salary: £54,589 to £59,651 per annum

Location: Hybrid role between home and BPS London office which is centrally based between Old Street and Angel stations, with a minimum of one day per week in office.  The office is fully wheelchair accessible.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 23^rd November

Interviews: First round interviews will be held remotely on the 3^rd and 4^th November, with second round interviews held in person on the 14^th and 15^th December.  Travel to in person interview will be reimbursed.

The postholder will provide senior leadership for the Society’s policy, engagement and communications portfolio, ensuring that members, volunteers, and other key stakeholders are effectively engaged in shaping and advancing the Society’s objectives.

You will develop and communicate policy and engagement priorities, lead teams, and Committee relationships, strengthen the member experience and ensure that the expertise of the pharmacology community informs the Society’s influence and external voice.

 Core responsibilities within your role will be to:

• Develop and deliver integrated policy, membership and engagement plans aligned with the Society’s strategy.
• Turn strategic priorities into clear plans, budgets, team objectives and measures of success.
• Advise the Director, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and committees on policy, membership and engagement.
• Lead the Society’s policy framework and produce evidence-based briefings, consultation responses and position statements.
• Build relationships with policymakers, learned societies, strategic partners and other influential stakeholders.
• Lead and support relevant committees and advisory groups, ensuring strong governance and effective delivery.
• Shape an inclusive engagement strategy that enables members and volunteers to connect, contribute and influence the Society’s work.
• Oversee engagement with industry, clinical and early-career communities, alongside the Ambassadors Scheme, grants and public engagement programmes.
• Lead membership development, using insight and feedback to improve recruitment, retention, progression and member value.
• Co-lead the communications function with the Senior Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, ensuring clear, accessible and consistent messaging.
• Represent the Society externally and develop partnerships that strengthen its reach, influence and impact.
• Line-manage and develop the Membership and Awards Manager and Community Engagement Officer, creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team.
• Manage team priorities, budgets, grants, suppliers and other resources, ensuring value for money and effective risk management.
• Contribute to cross-organisational planning, improvement and leadership as a member of the senior management team.

Key experience and skills we’re looking for is as follows:

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent senior professional experience.
• Significant experience of developing and delivering policy, stakeholder engagement, membership or community strategies.
• Experience of leading complex, cross-organisational work involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience of managing, motivating and developing staff.
• Experience of translating organisational strategy into clear plans, budgets, objectives and measures of success.
• Experience of building trusted relationships with members, volunteers, partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of supporting committees, boards, advisory groups or similar governance structures.
• Experience of developing evidence-based policy or advocacy outputs, such as consultation responses, position statements and briefings.
• Experience of improving member or community engagement, participation, retention or growth.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience of making complex information clear and accessible for different audiences.

Experience of working in a membership body, charity, learned society or scientific organisation, alongside an understanding of the biosciences, pharmacology, health or life sciences environment is desirable but not essential.

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk.

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

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.  

We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty. 

Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager - Jewish Blind & Disabled (JBD)

Part-time | 21-25 hours per week

Location: Mill Hill East, London, with flexible working available
Salary: £25,000-£32,000 per annum for 21-25 hours per week (full-time equivalent salary circa £42,000-£45,000)

Benefits package including:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Employer pension contribution
• Health Cash Plan
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Additional leave for Jewish High Holy Days when these fall on normal working days
• Annual leave entitlement increases by 3 days after 3 years' service and a further 2 days after 5 years' service (pro rata)

Are you a skilled trusts fundraiser who enjoys building meaningful relationships and crafting compelling applications that change lives?

Charity People is delighted to be working with Jewish Blind & Disabled (JBD), who are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager to help secure sustainable income and support the charity's ambitious plans for growth.

For more than 50 years, JBD has enabled Jewish adults living with physical disabilities and visual impairment to live independently, with dignity, choice and community. As demand for its services continues to grow, fundraising plays a vital role in ensuring more people can access the support they need.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected organisation and play a leading role in developing and growing income from charitable trusts and foundations. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and as part of a small and ambitious team, you will manage and grow a portfolio of existing and prospective funders, develop persuasive funding proposals, and deliver excellent stewardship that inspires ongoing support.

About the Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters and prospects
• Researching and identifying new funding opportunities, including multi-year funding opportunities for JBD’s Community Services Project
• Producing high-quality, compelling funding applications and proposals
• Building strong relationships with funders through excellent stewardship and communication
• Preparing engaging reports that demonstrate impact and outcomes
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to gather data, stories and evidence of impact

About You

We're keen to hear from fundraisers who can demonstrate:

• A successful track record of securing five-figure gifts and grants from trusts, foundations and/or statutory funders
• Strong proposal and report-writing skills with the ability to communicate impact clearly and persuasively
• Experience of managing fundraising pipelines and delivering against income targets
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine commitment to exceptional supporter care

Why Join JBD?

This is a chance to join an organisation with an outstanding reputation for supporting independence, dignity and choice. JBD is proud of its supportive culture and values-led approach and was recognised as Charity Employer of the Year in 2024.

Everything JBD does is guided by four core values:

Truth & Integrity (Emet) – doing what is right, being accountable and professional.
Respect (Kavod) – treating others with dignity and respect.
Fairness (Tzedek) – being open-minded, inclusive and fair.
Kindness (Chesed) – showing compassion, empathy and care.

If these values resonate with you and you're looking for a fundraising role where you can see the direct impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

If this role motivates and inspires you, please contact philippa@charitypeople.co.uk for further information and details on how to apply.

Closing Date: midday on Monday 23 November
First-stage interviews (online): 1 & 2 December
Second-stage interviews (in person): 8 & 10 December

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, or gender reassignment because we know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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Interim Head of Finance & Resources

Temporary role 8 to 12 weeks

Part-time, 4 days per Week (30 hours per week)

North Yorkshire

Hybrid working, with office attendance required during the handover period and occasional visits during the 8-12 weeks

Pay £27.47 per hour plus £3.32 per hour holiday pay

Charity People is delighted to be supporting a well-established, values-led charity to recruit an Interim Head of Finance & Resources on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a varied and hands-on leadership role within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation. Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance and corporate services while supporting an established and experienced team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive and forming part of the senior leadership team, you will oversee the organisation's finance and corporate services functions while supporting an experienced team of five staff members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic financial leadership as a member of the senior leadership team.  
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and compliance across the organisation.
• Work closely with the CEO and Trustees to support organisational planning and decision-making.
• Act as Company Secretary and support governance and Board processes.
• Oversee and continuously improve finance, HR, IT, facilities and governance functions.
• Lead and develop a central support team of five staff, ensuring high-quality support for the wider organisation.
• Ensure systems, processes and resources are fit for purpose and support the charity's continued growth and impact.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategic oversight with operational delivery in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant senior finance leadership experience
• Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong financial planning, budgeting and reporting expertise
• Experience leading and developing teams
• A hands-on and collaborative approach
• Experience working across finance, governance and organisational support functions
• The ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, senior leaders and trustees

How to apply

Please send your CV as soon as possible. There will be in-person interviews: 9, 11 or 13 November. Ideally to start the week commencing 23 or 30 November

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Join Mind in Enfield and Barnet as our new Co-Chair or as a Trustee and help us change lives across Enfield and Barnet.

Roles:  Co-Chair (HR /Employment Law expertise) ·  Trustee

Time Commitment:  Co- Chair around 1-2 days a month: Trustee – 1 day a month: Quarterly Board meetings, plus sub-committee meetings

Where:  In person Enfield, Barnet or Online via Teams

Term:  three years, renewable

Pay:  voluntary, with reasonable expenses paid

Closing date:  Monday 30 November 2026   ·   Interviews:  week commencing 7 December 2026

About us

Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) is a local mental health charity, part of the Mind federation. Every week our staff and volunteers support local people through advocacy, talking therapies and counselling, crisis support, wellbeing courses, our Recovery College, and support for parents and families.

We work alongside the NHS, our two local authorities and voluntary sector partners across North Central London, with a team of around 60 staff and 60 volunteers and an annual turnover of around £2 million. Our values – Integrity, Empowerment, Compassion, Equity and Real Change – shape everything we do, from a first conversation with someone in distress to decisions in the boardroom.

Why join us now

Demand for mental health support keeps growing, and so do the expectations on local charities. Our strategy focuses on four things: being sustainable, delivering services that change lives, engaging our communities, and working with partners to change the systems that people with mental health problems rely on. As a trustee, you'll help set that direction, hold us to it, and make sure we stay well run, financially secure and true to our values.

The roles

Co-Chair, with HR and employment law expertise

You'll lead the Board in partnership with our existing Co-Chair and work closely with our Chief Executive. Together, you'll help ensure strong governance, maintain a clear focus on our charitable purpose, support and appraise the Chief Executive, and continue to build a skilled, diverse and inclusive Board. You'll also act as an ambassador for MiEB locally and across the Mind federation.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and our strategy is rooted in creating a compassionate, empowering and inclusive workplace. We are therefore seeking a Co-Chair who is a highly experienced senior HR or employment law professional, with a strong track record of advising organisations at a strategic level on people, culture and workforce matters.

You may be, or have been, an HR Director, Chief People Officer, Head of Employee Relations, organisational development leader or employment lawyer. You'll bring valuable insight to Board discussions on people strategy, organisational development, organisational change, leadership, culture and employment matters, helping to ensure MiEB remains an effective, inclusive and values-led organisation.

You'll bring:

• Significant senior-level experience in HR, people leadership or employment law.
• A strong understanding of workforce strategy, organisational culture and good employment practice.
• Experience of advising boards, senior leaders or committees on strategic people matters.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the employment landscape and evolving people practices.
• Sound judgement, integrity and the ability to provide supportive and constructive challenge.
• The leadership, diplomacy and collaborative style needed to co-chair effectively and build consensus.

A connection to Enfield or Barnet, and an understanding of the voluntary, community, health or mental health sectors, would be welcome.

Trustee

We'd love to hear from people who can add to the Board's mix of skills. Experience in any of these areas would be especially welcome: finance, fundraising and income generation, governance, digital and innovation, marketing and communications, service delivery and quality, or equity, diversity and inclusion.

Who we're looking for

For every role, you'll share our commitment to mental health and our values, and be able to analyse information, ask good questions and challenge constructively, while working as part of a team. We'd particularly welcome:

• people with direct or indirect lived experience of mental health problems
• people from Global Majority communities
• people who live in, or have strong links with, Enfield or Barnet

We want our Board to reflect the communities we serve. If you're excited by one of these roles but don't meet every point, please still apply.

What you'll get

• The chance to use your skills to make a real difference to people's lives, close to home
• A full induction and ongoing training, and a supportive, committed Board and leadership team
• Insight into how a respected local charity, and the wider Mind federation, works

How to apply

Download our recruitment pack, with the role descriptions, person specifications and more about our work and finances, at www.mindeb.org.uk. Then email your CV and a short personal statement to claudia@charitypeople.co.uk. In your statement, tell us which role you're applying for and what you'd bring to it.

For an informal chat about any of the roles, contact Co-Chair, Melissa Tam, at melissatam@mindeb.org.uk.

Closing date: Monday 30 November 2026   ·   Interviews: week commencing 7 December 2026

Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. MiEB is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from everyone.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Third-party job sites
We’ve noticed that there’s been an increase in our job ads being published on sites that we have no affiliation with.
Please make sure you only apply via one of our legitimate and verified vacancies. A list of affiliated sites can be found on the Charity People website where you’ll also find some useful dos and don’ts when applying for jobs. If you have any concerns or would like to verify a vacancy, please contact Charity People directly.

Senior Service Manager

Allkind - London

Fixed-Term Contract until 31 March 2027

Salary £43,000 – £47,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days per week in the office)
Part-time, 30 hours per week over 4 days

Are you an experienced service leader who thrives on turning around performance and building commissioner confidence?

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Allkind to recruit an Interim Senior Service Manager.

About the charity

Allkind is a London-based mental health charity supporting people across the full mental health spectrum, from early intervention through to complex needs. Following a merger in December 2024, the organisation launched as Allkind in April 2026, bringing together decades of experience and a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, accessible support.

Working closely with the NHS and local communities, the charity supports more than 22,000 people each year and continues to grow its reach and impact. Kindness, inclusion and lived experience sit at the heart of everything they do.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an immediate impact on a vital service during a period of focused improvement.

About the role

Working alongside the Head of Service, the Interim Senior Service Manager will provide senior leadership to Allkind’s South West London Suicide Prevention, Postvention and Bereavement Support Service. You will bring stability, accountability and confidence to a service operating under pressure, while ensuring that people bereaved or affected by suicide continue to receive safe, compassionate and high-quality support.

This is a hands-on interim role, ideal for an experienced manager of commissioned services who can drive improvement at pace against strict deadlines and robust contractual KPIs. You will lead a small multidisciplinary team, including awareness practitioners, a bereavement support worker and a counsellor, while supporting the current Service Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a time-bound service improvement plan, with clear milestones, accountable owners and measurable outcomes
• Set clear priorities, responsibilities and expectations across the team, aligned with contractual requirements
• Strengthen operational management, team communication, decision-making and escalation processes
• Establish robust systems to track performance against KPIs and take timely corrective action
• Lead regular recovery plan reviews, ensuring actions are documented, owned and completed on time
• Develop clear dashboards and exception reports, ensuring accurate, evidence-based reporting to commissioners within deadlines
• Act as a key point of contact for commissioners, building trusted relationships and providing assurance on performance, risk and compliance
• Drive outreach and awareness activity across six boroughs, ensuring contacts convert into delivered training sessions
• Coach and support the Service Manager to strengthen KPI focus and operational oversight
• Maintain a clear audit trail of decisions, actions, performance discussions and contractual commitments

You will have

• Senior operational management experience in commissioned services within the charity, housing, NHS or health and social care sectors
• A proven track record of turning around performance and closing KPI gaps quickly
• Strong experience of contract management, governance, quality assurance and compliance
• Confidence building trusted relationships with commissioners and providing assurance under scrutiny
• Experience leading service improvement or recovery plans against strict deadlines
• Strong data and reporting skills, including producing clear performance reports
• Experience coaching and developing managers
• A proactive, solutions-focused and hands-on approach
• Experience in mental health, suicide prevention or bereavement services would be advantageous

Hiring process

There will be a one-stage interview, in person at Allkind’s head office near Victoria, on Wednesday 11 November.

How to apply

Please send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

Closing date: Monday 9 November

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Head of Fundraising, RNOH Charity
£55,000–£60,000 | Full-time | Hybrid, 2 - 3 days a week in North and Central London

Help fund the future of orthopaedic care.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is the UK’s leading specialist orthopaedic hospital. Its teams rebuild lives after spinal injury, bone cancer, amputation and complex joint failure, for children, adults and war veterans. RNOH Charity pays for what the NHS can’t: cutting-edge kit, research, rehabilitation and better spaces for patients and staff. It has given more than £5.5 million in grants in six years.

Now we want to grow. Income has been around £1m a year, and we’re aiming for £1.5m and beyond. A major veterans’ healthcare campaign is about to launch and we have more ambitious plans ahead linked to children’s healthcare, cancer, spinal cord injuries and therapeutic outdoor spaces.  

The groundwork is done. We’ve completed a full fundraising review, mapped donor journeys, and built KPI and ROI reporting into the team. Your job is to take it to the next level.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll set the strategy, and you’ll also be in the room with donors, making the ask. You’ll lead major gifts alongside the Chief Executive, write cases for support that make people want to give, build our legacy offer and lead a small, capable team of four. As part of the Senior Management Team, you’ll help shape where the charity goes next.

You’ll bring:

• Experience of driving growth in unrestricted fundraising income
• Proven experience of leading, developing and motivating an existing fundraising team
• A track record of personally securing major gifts and building long-term donor relationships
• Experience of writing and delivering a fundraising strategy, ideally in a small team
• A real love of relationship fundraising and confidence asking for big gifts
• Comfort using data and CRM to drive results
• The drive to spot opportunities and act on them without waiting to be asked

NHS, health or medical research experience, or legacy fundraising, would be a bonus but isn’t essential.

If you want to see exactly where your work goes, this role is for you. Every gift you secure goes straight into world-class care.

To apply: Send your CV and a supporting statement answering the three questions in the candidate pack to Philippa Randle at Charity People: philippa@charitypeople.co.uk / 07563 030588. Get in touch for a confidential chat, or if you need any adjustments to the process.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: midday Weds 18 Nov

• First round interviews: w/c 23 Nov (online)

• Final interviews: w/c 30 Nov (in person)

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.