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Chief Executive (CEO), Barking & Dagenham
Hands on, youth first leader with sharp business acumen
Salary: £65,000 - £0,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), free gym access, and access to award winning L&D, with bespoke training and mentoring
Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours, or those necessary to fulfil the role)
Location:  Barking & Dagenham
Application deadline: 5pm Monday 20th October 2025

Are you a bold, inclusive leader ready to shape the future for young people in one of London's most dynamic boroughs?

About the charity:
They are a high energy, state of the art youth centre in Barking & Dagenham, open seven days a week and part of a national Youth Zones network. Since opening in 2019, they have supported thousands of young people with 20+ activities every session and trusted, consistent relationships with skilled youth workers.

The opportunity:
As Chief Executive, you will lead a values driven organisation with a revenue budget of over £ 5m, champion youth voice, and deepen impact across the borough. You'll work shoulder to shoulder with young people, staff, volunteers, partners and the Board to deliver outstanding experiences and outcomes.

What you'll bring:
* Hands on youth expertise: Visible presence in the Youth Zone and across the borough; deep understanding of youth development and safeguarding; experience of frontline delivery or leading services for children and young people; commitment to inclusion, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
* Business acumen: Proven financial leadership and operational grip, including oversight of .5m+ budgets; track record of diversifying income across corporate, philanthropic and statutory sources; data informed decision making and the confidence to set priorities as appropriate.
* Relationship building: An outstanding connector who builds trust with young people, colleagues, Trustees, funders, the Local Authority, schools, employers and community partners, while leveraging the charity's network.
* Clear communication: A compelling communicator who can inspire in the Youth Zone, articulate a powerful case for support, and represent Future credibly with media and stakeholders.
* Proactive & decisive: A doer who spots issues early, acts at pace, makes tough calls when needed, and creates the conditions for a high performance, learning culture.

What you'll be leading:
* A passionate, skilled team delivering exceptional, inclusive services for young people
* A robust, diversified funding model and strong reputation among funders and the community
* Strategic partnerships across Barking & Dagenham and the wider network

How to Apply
Send your CV/profile to to request the full candidate information pack in the first instance. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on or

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.

Stratford Town Trust plays a crucial role in supporting people who live, work or study in the town. Guided by our values, we do this through the grants that we award to charities and voluntary organisations, and also through our valuable community assets, including our Community Hub, the bandstand, Rother Street Arts House, Stratford upon Avon Local Nature Reserve, Rowley Fields, the Community Orchard and the Guild Chapel. 

Our new Chief Executive will join at an exciting time where they will have the opportunity to shape and deliver our next five-year strategic plan. They will lead us forward into our next phase and deliver our vision of creating a vibrant and connected community in Stratford upon Avon. 

We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who recognises the importance of our work and can see clear potential and opportunity to elevate our impact for people and families who live, work and visit Stratford. You will bring a track record of strategic leadership gained in an organisation of at least our size and will be comfortable managing a multimillion-pound budget and diverse asset portfolio.  

You will work with a dedicated Board and highly motivated team and will bring strategic leadership, negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to be externally facing whilst actively leading, supporting and guiding a capable team internally. Your expert stakeholder skills will be invaluable in helping us to realise our ambitions.  

You do not need to come from a grant making background, although an understanding of how to deliver social impact in a community such as ours would be particularly valuable in this role.  If you feel you bring the skills and experience, we are looking for and share, we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025 

Hours: Part-time 3 or 4 days a week

We are working in partnership with Basingstoke Counselling Service (BCS) , a registered charity, who are a highly regarded training providers and counselling service. Their aim is to provide affordable counselling and training services to the community of Basingstoke and the wider areas of Hampshire. 

They offer one-to-one and couples counselling for adults, via a team of counsellors who provide a professional and affordable service. Their counsellors are supervised and practise within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.  They also provide a range of training courses for those interested in supporting others with mental health difficulties and have a long heritage of running highly regarded courses from one-day CPD workshops through to a three-year BACP Accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.

The Board of Trustees are seeking a new CEO to lead and be accountable for all aspects of operational delivery, ensuring that targets are met while enabling the Board of Trustees to fulfil its strategic and governance responsibilities. Working with the Board to review the medium- and longer-term strategy for the organisation to continue to deliver high-quality services to their users and to develop and grow the service during this time of sustained growth.

 Required experience and skills:

• Successfully managing a small highly motivated group.
• Experience ideally in health and social care, counselling, or wider mental health. 
• Solid engagement skills with the ability to build confidence across a wide range of stakeholders quickly.
• Proven expertise in the development and implementation of business plans to capitalise on opportunities.
• Experience of effectively managing resources and budgets.
• Proven financial management skills, with previous P&L accountability.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, or . Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 12 October 2025
First interview date: w/c 27 October 2025
Please note: Charisma interviews must be completed by 16 October, prior to shortlisting

Join Wessex Cancer Support as our ambitious Chief Executive leading our bold new five-year strategy.

At Wessex Cancer Support we understand how important it is for people who are affected by cancer to have high quality emotional and wellbeing support. That’s why we offer personalised support for people with cancer and their loved ones, that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer.

All our services are provided free of charge; we have four drop-in cancer support centres, local outreach and online service available to people navigating cancer across the Wessex region (Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight) and we prioritise equitable cancer support for all.

Our CEO will lead Wessex Cancer Support through a defining period of strategic transformation, ensuring the charity is financially resilient, operationally agile and mission driven.

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative and commercially minded senior leader capable of delivering our strategy, capturing our impact and driving sustainable income generation across the charity and our retail operations. You will be a resilient, inclusive and empowering leader ready to thrive in an SME environment and position us to meet challenges head-on as the demand for our services grows.

Wessex Cancer Support is committed to being inclusive and welcoming of diversity through our work and when recruiting this role.

For the full candidate pack or a conversation about the opportunity, please contact Tanya Stevens at All Leaders on .

This is hybrid position based circa three days per week at our Chandlers Ford Head Office & Support Centre and with travel across our sites.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 10^th October.

Fast-growing and successful tech scaleup, a cash generative SME witha£10mturnoverandemploying 80 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven owner-manager, supported by a first-class senior leadership team.

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• Oxford-based, with regular travel to London 
• 3–4 days per week  
• Permanent contract

AT The Bus is seeking a dynamic Co-CEO (Business & Strategy) to lead alongside our inspirational Founder and Co-CEO, Juli Beattie OBE. Together, you’ll guide the charity through its next phase of growth, ensuring more children and young people access our transformational, school-based art as therapy programmes. You will be jointly accountable for the charity’s impact, financial health, partnerships, fundraising, operations, and governance.

The charity has grown rapidly. Founded in 2018 working in one school in Oxfordshire, we
now support over 1,000 students annually across 15 schools in Oxfordshire and London. We
are looking for a talented leader to co-lead the charity and deliver our vision: to make The
Beattie Method available to every child and young person who needs it, when they need it
most. You will join our Co-CEO, Dr Juli Beattie, and a passionate team to scale our model,
deepen our partnerships, and grow our reach sustainably — always guided by our values of
care, integrity, and teamwork.

While Juli continues to guide the creative and methodological heart of the charity, the new
Co-CEO will take the lead in business strategy, operations, and organisational development,
ensuring our foundations are robust and our future sustainable.

We are looking for someone who brings significant experience in leadership, ideally within
the charity, education, or health sectors. You’ll need a strong track record in managing
talented teams, establishing strong partnerships and implementing robust processes around
finance, HR and compliance. Just as vital is your ability to work collaboratively in a job share,
co-owning strategy and decisions with integrity, humility, and respect. We are looking for a
true partner in leadership — someone who is compassionate and pragmatic, energised by
purpose, and comfortable holding complexity. You will be based at our Oxford office, with
regular travel to our schools and partners in London and potentially beyond.

We hope this information inspires you to take the next step. If you share our belief in the
transformative power of creativity, relationships, and education, we would love to hear from
you.

To read the full job description visit our website:

Director & CEO

£90,000 - £100,000 per annum

Permanent

Full-time – 37 hours per week

Hybrid working options available, however there is an expectation to be onsite a minimum of three days per week

Candidates must live, or be willing to relocate, within a reasonable distance of The Hepworth Wakefield. Relocation assistance may be agreed, depending on the circumstances.

The Hepworth Wakefield has welcomed over 3 million visitors since opening in May 2011 and is now established as one of the most successful public art galleries in the UK, attracting critical acclaim and audiences from around the world. We present an ambitious programme of major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art, alongside innovative displays drawn from Wakefield’s growing art collection.

The Hepworth Wakefield is seeking an experienced, inspirational and entrepreneurial leader to guide the gallery into its next chapter. Reporting to the Chair of the Trust Board, the Director & CEO will set the strategic vision, drive financial sustainability, and champion artistic excellence, community engagement, and commercial growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership - develop and implement the gallery's vision, ensuring sustainability, innovation and compliance, while maximising the potential of its collection and site.
• Team Leadership - lead and inspire the Executive Team and wider staff, fostering a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative working culture with a strong focus on professional development.
• Stakeholder Management & Advocacy - build and nurture relationships with funders, partners and cultural leaders at local, national and international levels, acting as a compelling advocate for the gallery.
• Fundraising - drive ambitious fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with trusts, foundations, donors and corporate partners to secure long-term support.
• Collection & Exhibitions - support the exhibitions programme and acquisitions strategy, promoting Barbara Hepworth's legacy and strengthening the gallery's reputation for artistic excellence.
• Financial Management - oversee robust financial planning and performance, working closely with the Board and Director of Finance & Operations to align budgets with strategic goals.
• Community Engagement - ensure the gallery remains rooted in its locality, championing learning and engagement programmes that broaden participation and strengthen community impact.
• Communications, Marketing & Digital - guide brand development, digital strategy and audience growth, expanding the gallery's reach and supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Commercial Development - lead the commercial strategy, ensuring innovation and entrepreneurial approaches generate income while staying true to the gallery's cultural mission.

Requirements:

• Senior leadership experience in a cultural or arts organisation
• Strong curatorial expertise in modern and contemporary art
• Track record in strategic planning, fundraising and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication, advocacy and networking skills
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate and lead diverse teams
• Entrepreneurial vision to diversify and grow income streams
• Commitment to inclusivity, community engagement and the public value of the arts

We are committed to improving diversity within our organisation, and welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented within the arts sector. 

For more details, including how to apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Application deadline is Monday 20 October 2025

Executive Assistant
Reporting to CEO
London/Hybrid with 2-3 days a week in the office in SE1 1SZ
Full time (35 hours per week) with flexible working
Permanent
Salary £39,898
Excellent benefits including annual leave allowance starting at 27 days, pay progression scheme, flexible and hybrid working, employer pension contribution, death in service policy, personal and professional development opportunities, and Employee Assistance Programme

Are you proactive, highly organised, with a positive can-do attitude and a sharp eye for detail looking for a new role at the heart of a small, dedicated team making a real difference? You will thrive in a role where no two days are the same providing support to the Executive Team of this charity

Charity People are delighted to be working with a UK-based charity that supports nurses and midwives to promote health, improve care and save lives, to recruit an Executive Assistant.

Inspired by the work of Florence Nightingale, the charity is a voice for the nursing and midwifery profession and is expanding to reach one million nurses and midwives by 2027: enabling nurses and midwives to connect, lead, and influence healthcare.

The charity's focus is on improving health, clinical outcomes and patient experience, through building nursing and midwifery leadership capacity and capability. They do this by enabling nurses and midwives to access leadership development opportunities, both in the UK and overseas, tailored to the participants' needs.

The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide high-level administrative and governance support to the CEO, Executive Team, Board Chair, and Board of Trustees. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of board and committee functions, executive communications, and internal coordination across the organisation. The EA will also play a proactive role in improving organisational processes and supporting priority areas as needed.

This is a hands-on role in a small but ambitious charity, ideal for someone who's willing to get stuck in, take initiative, and bring structure and calm to a busy leadership team. You'll be a trusted partner, helping to manage schedules, coordinate meetings, prepare documents, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Key responsibilities

* Executive Support: Provide proactive support to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board Chair, manage emails, calendars, and meeting requests, coordinate travel, accommodation, and itineraries, and prepare presentations, reports, and briefings.
* Board & Committee Support: Organise Board, AGM, and committee meetings, preparing and distribute agendas, papers, and minutes, attend meetings to take accurate minutes and follow up on actions, support scheduling and management of Board and CEO appraisals, and assist with induction and training for Board members.
* Governance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. Companies House, Charity Commission), maintain accurate governance records, and support adherence to governance best practices and regulatory standards.
* Board Development & Stakeholder Engagement: Support Board development including inductions, and training, educate senior management on Board roles and expectations, maintain effective stakeholder relationships with Chair and CEO.
* Organisational Improvement: Identify and support improvements to processes and systems, assist with priority projects and cross-organisational initiatives, provide flexible support across teams and departments

The EA will have proven experience supporting senior executives and Boards, ideally in the charity or non-profit sector. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of governance, compliance, and charity regulations, as well as familiarity with relevant regulations, including GDPR. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy. You will be professional and demonstrate discretion and diplomacy in handling sensitive information. You will have strong time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. You will be able to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and will be proactive and solution-focused in your approach.

If you have these skills, combined with experience supporting senior executives, and you are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply

Please share an up-to-date version of your CV via the link below. Jen D'Souza at Charity People will be in touch with the full job pack and further details on how to apply. The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. The closing date is 9am on Wednesday 15 October with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 22 October (first stage, online) and Monday 27 October (second stage, in person).

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.