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.

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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.

Head of Fundraising - Living Streets

Living Streets, believe everyone should be able to move around their community safely, easily and confidently by walking and wheeling. For almost a century, we've been campaigning for streets and public spaces that put people first, creating healthier, happier and more connected communities.

Charity People is delighted to be working with the team to find Living Streets first Head of Fundraising to lead and shape an ambitious income generation strategy that will help drive our next chapter of impact.

• London, £58,265
• Full time 35 hours per week, permanent
• Excellent benefits package including annual leave 25 days per year,( increasing annually to 30 days), 6% pension contribution, volunteer day, Employee Assistance Programme and more.

This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to build on strong foundations while developing a more strategic and sustainable fundraising function. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs & Fundraising, you'll lead fundraising across multiple income streams, strengthen existing relationships, explore new opportunities for growth, and play a key role within the organisation's senior leadership team.

"Walking has never been higher on the public agenda. From creating healthier communities and tackling climate challenges to building places where everyone can move around safely and independently, this is a pivotal moment for Living Streets and for the wider walking movement.

We're looking for someone who is inspired by our mission and excited by the opportunity to shape and grow fundraising at a strategic level. This is a role where the successful candidate can make a genuine impact, not only on Living Streets as an organisation, but on the lives of people and communities across the UK by helping create streets that are healthier, safer and more walkable for everyone."

Tanya Braun, Director of External Affairs & Fundraising

About the role

As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership for fundraising across the organisation, developing and delivering a multi-year fundraising strategy that supports Living Streets' ambitions and long-term sustainability.

You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of income streams, including trusts and foundations, major donors, individual giving and corporate partnerships, while identifying new opportunities to diversify and grow income. Alongside strategic leadership, you'll remain closely connected to fundraising activity, supporting high-value relationships, leading significant funding applications and helping secure major gifts and partnerships.

You'll also lead and develop a fundraising team, creating a positive, collaborative and high-performing culture while ensuring robust processes, reporting and pipeline management are in place.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you'll contribute to broader organisational planning and act as an ambassador for Living Streets with funders, partners and stakeholders.

About you

We're looking for an experienced fundraising leader with a track record of developing successful fundraising strategies and delivering sustainable income growth within the charity sector.

You may already be operating at Head of Fundraising level, or perhaps you're a senior fundraising manager looking for the opportunity to step into your first fundraising leadership role.

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates who combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach and who are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to Living Streets' vision for healthier, more accessible and more sustainable communities.

Why join Living Streets?

This is an exciting time to join a respected national charity with a powerful mission and ambitious plans for the future.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape and lead a newly established fundraising function
• Influence organisational strategy as a member of the senior leadership team
• Build meaningful relationships with supporters and partners
• Help secure the resources needed to create lasting social impact
• Work alongside passionate colleagues committed to positive change

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead fundraising for a well-known national charity and play a central role in its future growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Details

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

• Closing date: Friday 13^th November
• First stage interviews (online): 26^th November
• Second stage interviews: 2^nd December

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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"The hospital saved my baby's life. Tiny Lives saved my family."

Alongside the expert medical care provided by neonatal teams, Tiny Lives exists to ensure families feel supported, informed and less alone throughout their journey. They’re looking for a passionate and ambitious Community & Events Fundraiser to join the team and help grow the income and relationships that make this life-changing work possible.

Community & Events Fundraiser
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid and flexible working from Newcastle HQ
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family-friendly policies, enhanced occupational sick pay, employer pension contribution of up to 6%
Culture: Supportive and collaborative

About the charity

Since 1983, Tiny Lives has been supporting premature and sick newborn babies and their families across the Northeast. They provide both practical and emotional support for families while also investing in neonatal services through training, equipment and resources that enhance patient care.

Every year, the charity supports more than 800 babies and their families through the Newcastle Neonatal Service alone. In this role, you'll see firsthand the difference that fundraising makes, helping parents feel supported, helping neonatal staff access specialist training and helping babies get the very best start in life.

About the role

As Community & Events Fundraiser, you'll be responsible for developing and growing community fundraising income while delivering engaging events that inspire supporters and deepen their connection with Tiny Lives.

You'll build relationships with individuals, schools, community groups and local organisations, supporting them to achieve their fundraising ambitions while ensuring every supporter feels valued and connected to the charity's mission.

You'll also play a key role in some of Tiny Lives' flagship events, helping to deliver exceptional supporter experiences and maximise fundraising opportunities. From stewarding Great North Run participants to supporting gala events and family-focused celebrations, you'll be at the heart of bringing the Tiny Lives community together.

About you

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, creating memorable experiences and inspiring people to support a cause that has a direct and lasting impact on families across the region.

You may already have fundraising experience, or you could be working in events, account management, community engagement, customer relations, partnerships or another people-focused environment.

What matters most is that you can demonstrate:

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience coordinating events, projects or engagement activities
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• A proactive and creative approach to achieving targets
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Most importantly, you’ll be excited to join a charity that has become a vital source of support for families during some of their most difficult moments.

How to apply

If you're looking for a fundraising role where you can build meaningful relationships, deliver inspiring events and help transform the experience of families with babies receiving neonatal care, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am on Monday the 16^th of November
Interviews: in person week commencing 30th of 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.

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What if your next Head of Fundraising role gave you the chance to rethink strategy and grow income for a world-leading specialist hospital?

The ‘League of Friends’ supports the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, funding projects and services that make a real difference to patients, staff and the wider hospital.

Now, with plans for significant growth, they’re looking for a brand-new Head of Fundraising to lead the development of innovative fundraising ambitions and build on what’s already been achieved.

Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Contract: Permanent. Full-time, part-time and reduced hours considered (37.5 hours FTE)
Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of two days a week onsite in Shropshire
Benefits: Holiday allowance, pension, wellbeing support and Blue Light discount

About the charity

The League of Friends has been supporting the hospital for decades, and it’s fair to say they get a lot done. As the Friends themselves put it, they punch above their weight.

Alongside fundraising, they run volunteer services, patient support, retail and hospitality services, plus veterans’ initiatives. Their fundraising has helped deliver projects that positively impact and improve patient experience and outcomes, from a nationally recognised, award-winning garden to investment in groundbreaking treatments.

About the role

You’ll lead the development and delivery of a new fundraising strategy, working closely with the Board and senior hospital stakeholders to agree priorities, explore opportunities and grow fundraising capacity.

As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll also help shape the wider direction of the organisation and contribute to a collaborative, supportive working culture.

This isn’t a role where you’ll be sitting back and overseeing things from a distance. Alongside the strategic work, you’ll get stuck into fundraising yourself: developing relationships with high-value funders, growing major donor income and building a strong pipeline for the future.

About you

You’re an experienced fundraising leader who can see the bigger picture, but is just as comfortable rolling your sleeves up and getting the job done.

You know how to turn strategy into sustainable income, bring people with you, and build the relationships that make fundraising successful. Just as importantly, you’ll be a visible and inspiring leader who invests in developing a high-performing team.

We’re looking for:

• Significant senior fundraising experience, with a proven ability to develop and deliver fundraising across multiple income streams.
• A strong personal track-record of securing high-value support.
• A data-informed approach, using insight and performance metrics to shape decisions and maximise growth.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams, creating an environment where people can thrive.
• Confidence working with Boards, Trustees and senior stakeholders, building credibility and influencing at a strategic level.

We’ll also expect you to get close to the experiences of patients and staff, understanding their stories and what really matters to them, so you can help bring that to life through fundraising.

If you’re excited by the prospect of shaping the future of a growing charity, combining strategic leadership with hands-on fundraising, and delivering meaningful impact for patients and staff, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more, please send a copy of your CV or a link to your LinkedIn profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People as a first step.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 13^th November

Interview dates to be confirmed soon.

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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CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Kairos Community Trust
London |  £75,000 subject to experience

Lead an organisation where community, practical support and a belief in change help people rebuild their lives.

For more than three decades, Kairos Community Trust (Kairos) has stood alongside people affected by addiction and homelessness, offering the structured services, relationships and opportunities that make recovery possible. As Chief Executive, you will lead an organisation with strong roots, committed people and a clear understanding that nobody should be defined by their past.

The opportunity

You will be joining Kairos at an important point in its journey. The organisation has a proud history, a distinctive community ethos and services that make a tangible difference. The opportunity now is to protect what makes Kairos special while bringing the confidence, vision and drive needed for its next chapter.

This role offers real breadth. You will have the space to shape strategy, strengthen financial sustainability, develop partnerships and income, support an experienced team and ensure people with lived experience have genuine voice, choice and influence. You will also work with an engaged Board that wants the next Chief Executive to bring openness to innovation, honest challenge and inclusive leadership.

For the right person, this is the chance to combine strategic leadership with meaningful human impact. You will see the difference the organisation makes and have the opportunity to extend that impact to more people.

About Kairos

Kairos began with the Kilburn Night Shelter, established in 1988 to support people experiencing homelessness. Its early development brought together people from different Christian traditions. As the work developed, a stronger focus on the need for recovery, rehabilitation and supported housing emerged. Founded in 1991, it became Kairos Community Trust in 1994.

Today, Kairos is an independent and inclusive charity. People of all faiths and none are welcomed. What unites the organisation is a shared commitment to dignity, recovery, mutual care and the belief that change is possible.  This focus, alongside its organic historic development, is the foundation of its ethos.

The Board and staff team include people with a range of religious beliefs and non-religious worldviews, alongside varied cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. This breadth of perspective strengthens Kairos and supports informed, compassionate decision making.

The role

As Chief Executive, you will be accountable to the Board for the leadership, performance and long-term sustainability of Kairos. You will be visible and approachable, equally comfortable discussing strategy with trustees and funders, supporting colleagues across services and listening carefully to the people Kairos exists to serve.
•    Provide inclusive strategic leadership and clear organisational direction, translating strategy into practical priorities and measurable impact.
•    Provide clear, inclusive and supportive leadership and line management, nurturing an inclusive culture in which colleagues and volunteers can contribute, learn and thrive.
•    Develop sustainable funding and responsible income opportunities, maintaining proportionate financial controls and supporting long-term organisational sustainability.
•    Build trusted relationships with funders, partners and the wider community.
•    Ensure that services are safe, effective, financially sustainable and shaped around the rights, aspirations and outcomes of the people we support.
•    Provide the Board with timely advice, clear reporting and support for effective governance.
•    Raise the profile and influence of Kairos across statutory, voluntary and community sectors.
•    Oversee development and maintenance of the charity’s housing stock.
•    Work with managers in the application of relevant legislation and regulation.

The person we are looking for

You will be an experienced, thoughtful and compassionate leader who combines strategic leadership with sound operational oversight. Substantial experience of strategic or senior leadership in a relevant environment, such as a charity, social enterprise, housing, homelessness, recovery, health, social care or community organisation. Evidence may have been gained through different professional or community routes.

You do not need to have followed one particular career path. Experience in homelessness, addiction, housing, health, social care or community services would be valuable, but we are equally interested in the quality and transferability of your leadership skills. What matters is that you can demonstrate:
•    Strategic and operational leadership in a complex, purpose led organisation.
•    Strong financial judgement and the ability to support long-term organisational sustainability.
•    Experience of leading and developing people through change.
•    The confidence to build relationships, influence others and create opportunities.
•    A collaborative approach to governance and a constructive relationship with a Board.
•    A genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and valuing lived experience.
•    A credible, reflective and accountable leader who invites challenge and learns from feedback.

Salary and package

Salary: £75,000 subject to experience
Access to a company car or alternative travel arrangements will be considered where appropriate.
Annual leave in accordance with organisational policy. Pension scheme: Kairos Community Trust contributes 3% when the employee contributes 5%.
On site in London, with regular visits across other sites in London

How to apply

To apply, firstly, please follow this link: EDI monitoring link to complete our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion form. Secondly, please send a CV/Profile and a supporting statement answering the following questions to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk by 12pm on Monday 30thNovember 2026:
•    Why Kairos? – Why are you interested in leading Kairos, and what skills, experience and perspective would you bring? (500–800 words max, OR 3 minutes video/audio)
•    Leading through change – Tell us about a time you led experienced people through change. How did you balance empathy, accountability and progress? (500–800 words max, OR 3 minutes video/audio)
•    Financial and organisational leadership – Give an example of how you strengthened financial performance, managed risk or improved long term sustainability. What was your contribution and impact? (500–800 words max, OR 3 minutes video/audio)

Recruitment timetable

Webinar: 6.30pm, Wednesday 11th November 2026. Please register your interest in attending this webinar via this link: Webinar sign-up.

Please submit questions in advance to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 4th November to ensure all of your queries are answered. Any further questions can be submitted via the Q&A function during the Webinar.

Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 30th November 2026 
Longlist interviews with Charity People: w/c 14th and 21st December 2026
Interviews: w/c 18th January and 25th January

An inclusive and accessible process
We are committed to making the application process inclusive. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, please tell us what would help. Applications are warmly welcomed from people of all backgrounds, particularly those whose perspectives and experiences remain underrepresented in senior leadership.

The successful candidate will be subject to the pre-employment checks appropriate to the role, including references, right to work verification and an enhanced DBS check.

If you are looking for a Chief Executive role with purpose, humanity and the freedom to make a lasting difference, we would be delighted to hear from 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.

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 Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager

Book Aid International

Help transform lives through the power of books

Books inform, inspire and open doors to opportunity. At Book Aid International, we believe everyone, everywhere should have access to books that enrich their lives and support a more equal future. We are seeking an ambitious and relationship-focused Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager.

The Opportunity

Lead and develop our philanthropy and corporate partnerships programme, manage a portfolio of high-value supporters, identify new funding opportunities, and line manage the Philanthropy and Partnerships Executive.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver a major donor strategy.
• Manage and steward major donors and prospects.
• Prepare compelling funding proposals and reports.
• Grow corporate partnerships and secure new supporters.
• Lead planning, forecasting and performance reporting.

About You
• Proven philanthropy fundraising experience.
• Track record of securing major gifts.
• Corporate partnership development experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Line management experience.

Why Join Us?

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working, pension contribution up to 8%, learning and development opportunities, enhanced family leave and Employee Assistance Programme.

Apply

If you are passionate about building meaningful partnerships and helping create greater access to books around the world, we would love to hear from 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.

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.