Charity People Engagement Hub

Service Manager

London

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

99343

Published date:

08-08-2025

Summary

Service Manager
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
London – office-based in SE11 (Vauxhall)
6 months FTC
Salary £38,000 - £42,000 FTE
Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits including employer contribution pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working, and a cycle to work scheme/interest free loans for annual travel season tickets

Are you looking for an operational role, and do you have experience of running a service within the charity sector? Are you an experienced people manager with a hands-on and coaching style approach?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Suzy Lamplugh Trust, a charity which works towards creating a society where people are, and feel, safer, to bring on board an approachable and results driven Service Manager.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was established in memory of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent who tragically disappeared while at work in 1986 and was later declared deceased in 1993. Created to honour Suzy’s legacy, the Trust aims to empower individuals and organisations to take a stand against abuse, aggression, and violence in all forms, supporting safety in both personal and professional lives.

Charity People are looking for an ambitious and adaptable Service Manager to lead and deliver on the charity’s operational projects, ensuring that their work has maximum impact and is embedded into the core output of the charity. You will need to be able to be reactive, adaptable, and forward thinking for this role. This role will line mange four team leaders and report into the Director of Services & Development.
Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s operational services include the National Stalking Helpline and Advocacy Service which offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year. Caseworkers advocate on victims’ behalf with police, social services and other statutory or victim support agencies. They also run London Stalking Support, a specific service to provide advice and advocacy for victims in London, including the development of a trauma-led approach to advocacy.

Overall purpose of role:
• To ensure effective oversight and evaluation of operational activity within the portfolio, including effective line management of team leaders
• To promote the work of Suzy Lamplugh Trust including the National Stalking Helpline and advocacy services, strengthening our voice as an authority on stalking and personal safety
• To support the Director to identify service quality opportunities and lead on their effective mobilisation and implementation

Key responsibilities:

• Provide management oversight in all areas of service delivery, ensuring services are delivered consistently and to the highest standard in line with current guidance and best practice.
• Effectively manage budgets and staffing across the projects and prepare reports for funders and stakeholders
• Act as the operational safeguarding lead for services within the portfolio and work with the Director to ensure the safety of staff and beneficiaries
• Support frontline staff and volunteers in dealing with complicated or sensitive enquiries
• Ensure services remains GDPR compliant, including managing subject access requests.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ability to inspire a team to strive to meet challenging goals
• A successful track record in developing and delivering a range of projects demonstrating strong management skills
• Experience of providing operational direction to front line service
• Demonstrable experience of producing reports

The application process is CV and a short covering letter.

In your covering letter, please address the following questions:

1. Why would you like to work for the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and why are you interested in the Service Manager role? (no more than 250 words)
2. Please outline your key skills and experience which are relevant for the role (no more than 250 words).

For more details about the role, please apply via the link below and Zelda Leader at Charity People will be in touch.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 14 August, with a view to start the role in early September so the postholder needs to be immediately available. The deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 12 August.

The role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

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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National Stalking Helpline Team Lead

London

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

99277

Published date:

08-08-2025

Summary

National Stalking Helpline Team Lead
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
London – office-based in SE11 (Vauxhall)
6 months FTC with potential for extension subject to funding
Salary £36,435
Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits including employer contribution pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working and a cycle to work scheme/interest free loans for annual travel season tickets

Are you looking for an operational role, and do you have experience of running a helpline within the charity sector? Are you an experienced people management experience with a hands-on and coaching style approach?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Suzy Lamplugh Trust, a charity which works towards creating a society where people are, and feel, safer, to bring on board a skilled and dedicated National Stalking Helpline Manager.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was established in memory of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent who tragically disappeared while at work in 1986 and was later declared deceased in 1993. Created to honour Suzy’s legacy, the Trust aims to empower individuals and organisations to take a stand against abuse, aggression, and violence in all forms, supporting safety in both personal and professional lives.

The National Stalking Helpline Manager will provide operational leadership for the effective delivery of the National Stalking Helpline. This includes managing a dedicated team of Helpline Advisors, Advocates, sessional staff, and volunteers, while ensuring a high standard of service delivery that prioritises victim safety, empowerment, and informed support.

Key responsibilities

• Service Leadership & Staff Development: Lead daily operations of the National Stalking Helpline, manage staff and volunteers, champion trauma-informed, high-quality service delivery, support reflective practice, and collaborate on internal/external training initiatives.
• Operational Oversight & Compliance: Ensure accurate case management, deliver service reports, maintain digital tools, and uphold GDPR, safeguarding, and ethical standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Represent the Suzy Lamplugh Trust externally, foster survivor-led service development, and contribute to public engagement and partnership building acting as a subject matter expert.

Person specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Experience managing a helpline or advocacy service
• Strong understanding of stalking, domestic violence and gender-based violence
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures (adults and children)
• Experience of managing staff performance and wellbeing
• Skilled in training and supervising volunteers and sessional staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competency in data systems and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience using a case management system
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a problem - solving approach
• Demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Personal attributes: empathetic, resilient, detail - oriented, collaborative

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Knowledge of legal, housing, and welfare frameworks impacting victims
• Experience working in multi-agency environments
• Experience producing statistical reports
• New ways of running a helpline such as WhatsApp and live chat

If you are passionate about the area of violence against women and girls and want to play an integral part of its future, and have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

The application process is CV and a short covering letter.

In your covering letter, please address the following questions:

1. Why would you like to work for the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and why are you interested in the National Stalking Helpline Team Lead role? (no more than 250 words)
2. Please outline your key skills and experience which are relevant for the role (no more than 250 words).

For more details about the role, please apply via the link below and Jen D’Souza at Charity People will be in touch.

Early interest is encouraged as we are receiving applications on a rolling basis due to the FTC nature of this role. Interviews will take place on Thursday 14 August, with a view to start the role as soon as possible in August or early September so the postholder needs to be immediately available. The deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 12 August.

The role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

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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Finance and Admin Assistant

4th Floor, United House, North Road, London, N7 9DP

Temporary

Full-time

Job ID:

98016

Published date:

30-07-2025

Summary

Finance and Administration Assistant

Working schedule: Part-Time, 2 - 2.5 days per week (flexible hours, could be spread over 3–4 days during the standard hours of 9am-5pm)

Location: Fully Remote

Duration: 3 Months

Start date: 26^th August

Pay rate: £19.23 per hour plus £2.32 per hour holiday pay

Are you a detail-oriented Finance and Administration professional looking for a flexible, fully remote role? Charity People are delighted to be working with a small charity which supports women and girls' across the UK by raising and distributing funding, strengthening their work, and using advocacy to drive systemic change. They are a remote-first organisation, seeking an experienced Finance & Administration Assistant to provide interim support while they recruit for a permanent role.

This is a varied and hands-on role supporting finance processes and general operations. You’ll report to the Head of Finance and Operations, who will provide oversight and support throughout.

Key responsibilities:

Monitor and process approximately 30 invoices/month using Xero and Excel
Prepare payment runs (1–2 times/month) and submit for CEO approval
Support month-end finance reconciliation (already set up)
Manage shared inboxes, flag and follow up with relevant team members
Coordinate equipment logistics and occasional room bookings
Use Monday.com to log and track equipment and systems

What We’re Looking For

Solid experience in Finance administration (Xero & Excel essential)
Comfortable working independently with remote support
Organised and proactive

How to apply:

Tatiana Ostara at Charity People is supporting this recruitment. Please send your CV as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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 Centre Manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

98713

Published date:

24-07-2025

Summary

Job Description and Person Specification

Job title: Early Years Deputy Manager and SENCo

Job purpose and Context

The Deputy Manager and SENCo will be a compassionate, kind, and caring leader who seeks to motivate and inspire practitioners to work with children and parents to the best of their ability. The Deputy Manager with work in partnership with the Early Years Manager to create a warm and friendly environment for both the staff and the children and families with who we are working. A focus will be on delivering high quality, inclusive and engaging learning opportunities for children aged 1-4 and to fulfil the role of named SENCo for the setting. As a key member of the management team at the setting, you will work effectively with stakeholders and develop positive relationships with parents/carers.

The role involves working with and supporting the Early Years Manager and fulfilling managerial responsibilities in the manager’s absence.

The Deputy Early Years Manager will:

Support the management of the pre-school in accordance with PACE’s ethos and policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant current legislation as well as Local Authority and Ofsted requirements, seeking advice and accepting guidance from the management team as needed.
Action and monitor all child protection and health and safety issues to ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately, and advice is sort from the management team.
Support the requirements of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities via specialist programs so that the Company’s admission policy may be as inclusive as possible.
Collect and record all relevant background information about individual children with additional needs, and make sure that this is kept up to date.
To work in partnership with the Early Years Manager to support and lead a team that will work in partnership with parents and professionals to create a welcoming, stimulating and safe environment in which children are supported to learn and develop.
To follow PACE’s safer recruitment, making sure that those appointed are qualified and have the skills required to work in the pre-school; references and DBS clearances are obtained, and contracts issued before employment begins.
Conduct regular inductions with all newly appointed staff, including changes in position, and set action plans for improvement with members of the team who may require extra support.
Supervise and provide advice, guidance and training to students, trainees and others on work placements or work experience in order that they receive the appropriate support.
Ensure that all staff receive relevant training and guidance to allow them to carry out their jobs in accordance with the existing processes and through annual performance reviews.
Support the Early Years Manager in dealing with disciplinary and grievance matters within the nursery, seeking advice and support from the management team, and where necessary, from HR.
Ensure that Health & Safety policies are fully implemented within the nursery with support from Management team. Ensure the required standards of cleanliness and hygiene are achieved, risk assessments are in place, the environments and equipment are appropriately maintained, and that best practice is communicated and promoted throughout the nursery.
Work with the Early Years Manager and management team, to make the best possible effort to ensure the pre-school places are allocated and carry out any duties involved in this process.
To deliver excellent practice across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and to respond to the learning and developmental needs of children in our care.
To develop positive relationships with parents, cares and other partners to ensure that the needs of children are met, and to support children’s learning, development and well-being.
Ensure that staff and volunteers work respectfully with the children and their families and respond positively to diversity and work in a non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive manner which encourages all families to access the service.
To fulfil the role of the named Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) for the setting.
Liaise with outside agencies, including Children’s Services, health providers, local primary schools, advisory teachers, the local authority and SEN/inclusion agencies.
Planning, setting up and delivery of high quality, inclusive childcare and early education, which is responsive to the needs of children and their families.
To contribute to the establishment of a safe, welcoming environment, including a range of child-led and adult initiated experiences, activities and play opportunities in indoor, and outdoor environments which enable children to develop and learn.
Develop and maintain an ethos of reflective practice across the nursery and use information to develop and support development plans designed to address areas identified for development across the nursery and for individuals.
Adhere to the guidance issued within PACE’s Policies and Procedures, and Staff Handbook, and ensure this is implemented throughout the pre-school.
Work with the management team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
Attend meetings and training as necessary to ensure own professional development and the smooth running of the service.
Make sure that Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are written, followed and evaluated.
Undertake any other duties as may be appropriate and required from time to time.

Person specification

Essential requirements of the post

Experience and qualifications

An appropriate early years, childcare or education qualification at NVQ level 3 or above that meets the standards required by Ofsted registration and inspection processes.
Experience of managing staff and leading teams in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent
Paediatric First Aid
Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs and their families
Experience of facilitating an inclusive child-centred service.
Proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
Completion of Safeguarding training (minimum Level 2)

Knowledge and Understanding

A good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted standards and relevant current legislation.
A good knowledge of Birth to 5 matters
Experience of behaviour management
Thorough knowledge of the developmental needs of young children.
A commitment to inclusive and non-discriminatory working practice with children, families, colleagues and the community.
Knowledge of the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, the SEND Code of Practice and awareness of effective strategies and techniques and the support and advice which may be offered by other agencies.
Experience of partnership working.

Skills and Abilities

Empathy and understanding of children under five.
Able to sensitively balance child-initiated activities, knowing when to intervene to extend children’s learning and development
A team player with strong leadership skills and ability to work with others to achieve shared objectives.
Ability to maintain and develop mutually beneficial working relationships with key delivery partners.
Excellent verbal and communication skills with children and parents. Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
Excellent organisational skills
Proficient administrative and IT skills
The ability to support staff to provide and develop play and learning opportunities to meet the play and developmental needs of children in your care.
Confident to deal with potential new parents
Excellent time and task management skills.
Excellent observation skills which inform assessment and planning.
Flexibility, initiative and the ability to respond appropriately to child and family need
Excellent active listening skills.
The ability to problem-solve and use initiative

Personal Qualities

Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to lead, motivate and influence others in a positive and inspiring way
To show a commitment to the pre-school and organisation as a whole
A positive approach

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Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Kendal, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

96787

Published date:

14-07-2025

Summary

Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser

Job Description

Salary: £30,333 - £34,360 FTE

Contract: Permanent, full time or part-time (minimum 0.8FTE)

Hours: 29 – 36.25 hours per week (0.8 – 1FTE)

Location: Remote, Hybrid or Office-based (Kendal). If remote, there would be an expectation to attend the office at least 1-2 days per month as well as for a period of time during the induction process. On site accommodation can be arranged.

Reporting to: Fundraising Manager

The focus of this role will be to support the Fundraising Team and wider Income and Engagement Department with income generation specifically through grants from Trusts and Foundations. The post holder’s key tasks will be as follows:

Trust & Foundation Fundraising:

Work with the existing Trusts and Foundations Officer and the Fundraising Manager to identify, research, and maintain a pipeline of funder prospects
Write tailored, well-considered and compelling applications to identified Trusts and Foundations for support in-line with current fundraising priorities and income targets. This will include grants towards capital projects, staff and project costs and core funds
Support the Trust to reach its c.£500,000 annual target income from Trusts and Foundations through submitting successful four- to six-figure grant applications
Provide excellent stewardship of new and existing funders through regular communications, reporting, and stewardship practices
Ensure all gifts are appropriately acknowledged and recognised, the terms and conditions and reporting requirements are recorded, monitored and fulfilled and that donors are kept informed of all key developments
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records on prospects, grant applications, communications and reports are entered onto the fundraising database (Donorfy) regularly
Liaise with the Fundraising Manager and Finance & HR Manager to ensure accurate budgets are submitted, grant payments are received and accurately coded, and funds are used to fund the projects or activities that they were raised for
Provide updates to the Fundraising Manager on pipelines, progress, challenges and successes as required

Other:

To participate in internal and external training as appropriate to the role
To confidently represent Bendrigg Trust at external events and in conversations with funders
Assist with other fundraising initiatives across the wider Fundraising Team as required
To undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected, within the scope and rank of the post.

Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser

Person Specification

It is expected that the post holder will have the following:

	Essential	Desirable
Experience	A proven track record of securing and increasing income from grants Ability to develop, manage and maintain diverse positive relationships Experience in identifying, researching and developing funding opportunities	Experience in some or all of the following areas; The outdoor sector Working with disabled and/or disadvantaged people Charitable giving Experience of using a CRM database
Knowledge	Knowledge and interest of fundraising from Trusts and Foundations Good understanding of the work of Bendrigg Trust Understanding of the role of fundraising within the charity sector	An understanding of the barriers/ challenges faced by disabled people as well as the benefits of outdoor learning Understanding of relevant legislation / charity law affecting fundraising practice
Skills	Good and wide-ranging IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals Ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive funding proposals Good oral communicator, particularly via telephone Strong prioritisation and time-management skills; ability to successfully manage a full-workload with limited supervision whilst working under pressure to meet deadlines	Competent with Office 365 (including Sharepoint)
Personal Attributes	Empathy with the aims of Bendrigg Motivated and proactive Can work well alone and as part of a team Approachable, friendly, open and honest Highly organised with an attention to detail
Other	Reliable broadband (if hybrid/remote working) A willingness to work variable hours, with occasional weekend, evening and Bank Holiday work	A full, ideally clean, driving licence (Bendrigg is in a rural location with no public transport links. Whilst a driving license is not essential, the post holder will be responsible for getting to site on required office days).

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Head of Services

Liverpool, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

95927

Published date:

11-06-2025

Summary

Head of Services

Merseyside Society for Deaf

Liverpool, based out of Queen’s Drive office and community hub (L13 0DJ), with some travel to attend meetings and some flexibility for home working

Salary £35,000-£38,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Permanent

Full time, 35 hours per week with flexibility to meet needs of the role and the service with on-call rota system

Excellent benefits including 27 days annual leave per year, rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service, Employee Assistance Programme, pension with 3% employer contribution, professional development opportunities, 5 days paid study leave, sick pay

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for people, purpose, and operational excellence? Are you looking for a new role within a values-led, community-focused organisation where you will change lives, lead teams and develop your own professional skill set?

Charity People are delighted to be supporting Merseyside Society for Deaf (MSDP), a charity which advances equality for people with hearing loss across Merseyside and beyond, with their recruitment for a new Head of Services.

MSDP is a charity with a long history, with roots traced back to 1864, making them one of the oldest d/Deaf charities in the country. Communities are central to MSDP’s services and as a result, the charity are an important part of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community in Merseyside. MSDP are devoted to helping Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing people achieve a full, active and influencing role in mainstream society.

The Head of Services is a senior role that plays a vital part in shaping and delivering MSDP’s mission. You will help lead the day-to-day delivery of services, ensuring they are effective, inclusive, and high-quality. Working alongside Service Managers, you’ll coordinate projects and contracts to meet the needs of the people and communities MSDP serves. You’ll help ensure services are delivered with integrity, impact, and compassion.

Key responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Service Delivery: Oversee the effective day-to-day running of services, ensuring compliance, quality outcomes, confidentiality, and accurate record-keeping.
People and Performance Management: Supervise and support Service Managers and teams, set performance standards, promote staff development, and ensure safe and effective recruitment practices.
Project, Contract and Financial Oversight: Lead project delivery and contract management, monitor risks, support tender submissions, and manage budgets and resources in line with strategic and contractual priorities.
Data, Reporting and Strategic Insight: Analyse and present key performance data to support service improvement and inform decision-making and prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Legal, Risk and Safeguarding Compliance: Ensure robust safeguarding practices, manage operational risks, and uphold legal, regulatory, and confidentiality requirements across all service areas.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing operational services in health, social care or charity sectors, with strong project management and delivery experience. You will also have a strong track record in staff supervision and team leadership with excellent leadership and team motivation skills. You will understand safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection (DPA, GDPR) with knowledge of service performance frameworks and contract compliance. A strong communicator, you will be able to create reports and presentations and be able to analyse data and derive insights. You will have budget and resource management skills with strong planning, organisational and risk management experience. You will be able to work independently and manage time effectively with a flexible, adaptable and problem-solving attitude. You will be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and to the values and mission of the organisation. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL), if not already proficient, is essential.

You may have experience working with or in Deaf or disability services and familiarity with Deaf culture and BSL. The ideal candidate would have experience in tender writing and funding applications, experience of contract management and reporting to commissioners and funders, and knowledge of adult social care commissioning, but these are desirable criteria. A willingness to learn British Sign Language (BSL) if not already proficient is essential.

Being part of the MSDP team is hugely rewarding, and what makes MSDP different is their culture and specialisms. Most of the staff team are Deaf and they have frontline staff who are able to communicate in British Sign Language and Deaf-Blind Manual/Hands on. New staff will benefit from learning about deafness, the inequalities that exist in access to mainstream services and the impact of those barriers on our beneficiaries. Meetings are fully accessible so we welcome people from across the d/Deaf and hearing communities to apply. The role is based in Liverpool and you will need to be able to travel across Merseyside and surrounding areas.

How to apply

The application process is via an Application and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form. Please visit the MSDP website to download the application pack: www.msdp.org.uk/vacancies/

If you have a query or would like to request an informal conversation with by phone or video call with the CEO, please email recruitment@msdp.org.uk.

The closing date is 4pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 21 July.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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CEO

Preston Youth Zone ,Atria, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4AG

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

94732

Published date:

03-06-2025

Summary

Join a Transformative Movement: Become the Chief Executive of Thurrock Youth Zone

Location: Tilbury, Thurrock
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits
Organisation: OnSide Youth Zones

Application deadline: 5pm Monday 30^th June

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for empowering young people and transforming communities? Do you thrive in dynamic, start-up environments and want to make a lasting impact in a place that truly needs it?

Thurrock Youth Zone is seeking its founding Chief Executive—a bold, values-driven leader to bring this brand-new, purpose-built facility to life in Tilbury. As part of the national OnSide network, this Youth Zone will be a beacon of opportunity, inclusion, and inspiration for thousands of young people.

About the Role

As CEO, you will:

Lead the launch and growth of a flagship Youth Zone engaging with the communities that will benefit from it.
Act as a local ambassador, building bridges across diverse stakeholders—from funders and local authorities to young people and their families.
Build and embed the first team - shaping the culture, strategy, and operations of a high-impact organisation from the ground up.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome candidates from all sectors—charity, public, private, education, health, and more—who bring:

Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Strategic and operational agility
Fundraising and commercial acumen
A deep commitment to inclusion and community engagement
Resilience and adaptability in a start-up environment

What You’ll Get

A 3–4 month immersive placement in an existing Youth Zone
Mentorship from an experienced Openings Manager
Access to OnSide’s national network and central support services
Ongoing professional development and peer support

Why Thurrock?

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead a movement. Thurrock Youth Zone is fully capitally funded and already has a number of Founder Patrons (who offer revenue funding) in place. The role offers a rare opportunity to build something sustainable and impactful from the very beginning. You’ll play a key role in uniting a diverse community and shaping the future for generations of young people.

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CEO

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

92802

Published date:

09-05-2025

Summary

Join Birthrights as Our New CEO!

Location: Remote (UK-based). Must be prepared to travel to London and other UK locations for frequent meetings with staff, funders and stakeholders.

Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Why Join Us?

Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of women, birthing people and families.
Flexibility: We offer flexible working arrangements, including remote work and compressed hours.
Culture: Join a kind, progressive, and inclusive team dedicated to respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Growth: Be part of an organisation with ambitious plans for growth and innovation.

About Birthrights: Birthrights is the UK’s leading authority on the rights of women and birthing people during pregnancy and birth in the UK. Our work is critical to not only transforming the experiences and outcomes for individuals but also in shifting wider policy, practice and systems. We champion respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth, ensuring that all women are treated with dignity and humanity. Our work is grounded in the belief that every woman has the right to make informed choices about her care and to be supported in those choices.

The Role: Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of women and birthing people? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment? Birthrights is looking for a dynamic and compassionate CEO to lead our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to drive change, advocate for birth rights, and work alongside a group of passionate individuals committed to our cause.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership: Provide compassionate and bold leadership to a remote-working team, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.
Strategic Vision: With the Board and staff, refine and lead the successful implementation of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.
Influencing: Lead creative and bold external campaigns, policy development, and influencing efforts to advance birth rights.
Financial Management: Oversee financial operations, ensuring sustainability and growth.
Fundraising and Business Development: Oversee the fundraising efforts and business development initiatives to support Birthrights' mission.
Board Collaboration: Work closely with the board to shape and implement strategic goals.

Person Specification:

Essential:
- Background in the charity sector.
- Genuine passion for Birthrights' cause.
- Strong people management skills.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ).
- Competence in financial management.
- Skills in business development and fundraising.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work closely with the board.
- Strategic and radical leadership skills
- Ability to oversee delivery of policy and programmes to drive impact aligned with organisational strategy and principles
- Ability to build relationships and foster strong collaborative partnerships
- Ability to lead courageously
Desirable:
- Lived experience of birth or professional experience in maternity care or significant involvement in campaigning or representing people's rights.
- Experience in policy development and influencing.
- Experience in leading bold external campaigns.
- Experience managing remote working or hybrid teams of part-time staff
- Experience of community power building and working as part of movements for change

Our Team: At Birthrights, we believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. Our team is close-knit, passionate, and dedicated to making a positive impact. We work remotely but stay connected through regular meetings and touchpoints, ensuring that everyone feels supported and valued. We are committed to fostering a culture of kindness, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

Equity, Diversity and inclusion: Birthrights is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our organisation and our external work. We know that diversity in all its forms brings more perspectives, experiences and knowledge, and it makes us a better, stronger organisation.

As an organisation, our employees have recently trained with the Queer Birth Club on LGBTQ+ competency and have undertaken extensive training with JMB Consulting on anti-racism.

We are using positive action in our recruitment as part of our commitment to EDI. This means we are actively seeking candidates from under-represented groups (people of colour, women, LGBTQ+, disabled people, socioeconomic background). If two candidates are equally qualified for the role, we will appoint the candidate with this background under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments so we can accommodate your needs.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about advocating for birth rights and have the skills and experience to lead our organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and we will forward you the candidate pack.

Webinar: Join our informational webinar on Thursday 22 May, 12.30 – 1.30 to learn more about the role. The registration link is in the candidate pack.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application by 5.00pm on Monday 9^th June, 2025.

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