Description

Main Purpose of the Role  

The Director, WASH is a senior Africa leadership role responsible for setting and driving CIFF Africa’s WASH vision, mission and system-level influence. WASH is a catalytic enabler across CIFF Africa’s two strategic pillars Resilient Communities and Girl Capital and underpins outcomes in health, nutrition, education, climate resilience, and economic opportunity.

This role combines deep technical credibility, strategic leadership, and high-level external influence. The Director will oversee CIFF’s WASH investment portfolio, lead and develop a senior WASH team, and represent CIFF at the highest levels with governments, multilateral development banks (MDBs), UN agencies, philanthropies, and the private sector.

A central focus of the role is not only on ensuring the effective execution of the WASH portfolio but is also focused on shaping and influencing large scale financing for WASH, including engagement with the World Bank’s Mission Water, MDB-led initiatives and philanthropies and the design of innovative and catalytic financing mechanisms.

As a key member of the CIFF Africa leadership team, the Director will work closely with other members of the management team to actively contribute to Africa leadership decision-making including setting direction at portfolio level, establishing operational systems and processes to boost effectiveness, and maintaining the welfare and morale of the team.

Roles and Responsibilities  

Africa Leadership and Institutional Leadership: 

• Act as a senior member of the CIFF Africa Leadership Team, contributing to strategy, decision-making, and institutional effectiveness

• Advise the Executive Director Africa, Executive Team and Board on WASH-related strategy, policy, financing, and system reform

• Provide visible, values-based leadership that drives clarity, accountability, and performance

• Represent CIFF as a senior institutional leader and trusted partner, always acting as a corporate ambassador to strengthen the organization’s reputation and profile as a professional, visionary, and collaborative philanthropy

Strategy, Systems and Financing Leadership:  

• Lead the development and execution of CIFF Africa’s WASH Mission

• Shape system-level interventions addressing governance, financing, service delivery, and sustainability

• Lead CIFF’s engagement with MDBs, Philanthropies, multilateral agencies and governments

• Oversee the design and champion innovative WASH financing mechanisms (e.g. blended finance, guarantees, results-based financing) with support from the Development finance team and CEO office

• Oversee the identification and structure co-financing opportunities that unlock significant public and private capital to address WASH in CIFF Africa priority countries

Programme Portfolio Leadership:  

• Provide strategic, managerial and technical oversight of a large, complex WASH portfolio (circa $250 million)

• Ensure quality, performance, risk management, and learning across all investments

• Oversee design of large-scale, multi-country and multi-instrument programmes ensuring value for money, sustainability and scalability

External Influence and Partnerships:  

• Lead senior relationships with governments, MDBs, UN agencies, and philanthropic partners

• Represent CIFF at global and regional forums including UN Water and MDB Spring/Annual Meetings

• Position CIFF as a thought leader on WASH systems and financing

Leadership of the Team:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of 3–4 senior WASH managers/directors

• Build a high-performing, inclusive and accountable team culture that models CIFF’s code of respect and leadership behaviors, which empowers and enables staff to deliver excellence

• Coach and mentor senior staff and emerging leaders

Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in WASH, infrastructure, development finance or related sectors

• Significant experience working in or i...

Senior Project Consultant (Estates Strategy & Asset Management)

Full time | Eric Wright Group Head Office (Preston)

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

What You’ll Do

You will play a senior role within the consultancy team, leading key projects that provide strategic healthcare estates advice, robust business cases, and effective programme and project management solutions. Working alongside local NHS systems and wider public sector partners, you will help shape estates strategies that support long-term service delivery and community needs.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead and deliver projects, managing budgets, programmes, and commercial performance

• Act as lead consultant and main client contact on strategic estates and capital projects

• Develop new opportunities in line with the business plan

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external advisors

• Ensure strong project governance, reporting, and risk management

• Build and maintain trusted client and stakeholder relationships

• Represent the business professionally at meetings and events

• Champion high-quality delivery and client satisfaction

• Comply with company policies and support business growth

What You’ll Bring

• Degree-qualified or 5+ years’ relevant asset management experience

• Strong knowledge of LIFT / PFI and public-sector environments

• Experience working across health, social care, education, or wider public sector

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and lead teams to tight deadlines

• Confident, resilient communicator able to engage and influence senior stakeholders

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management

• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Adaptable, with the ability to learn new systems and ways of working

• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable

• Experience preparing estates strategies and business cases (HM Treasury Green Book)

• Better Business Cases qualification

• QS experience or qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards)

• Understanding of national healthcare policy and service planning

Our Values

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity– We’re transpare...

Senior Project Consultant (Estates Strategy & Asset Management)

Full time | Eric Wright Group Head Office (Preston)

Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.

What You’ll Do

You will play a senior role within the consultancy team, leading key projects that provide strategic healthcare estates advice, robust business cases, and effective programme and project management solutions. Working alongside local NHS systems and wider public sector partners, you will help shape estates strategies that support long-term service delivery and community needs.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead and deliver projects, managing budgets, programmes, and commercial performance

• Act as lead consultant and main client contact on strategic estates and capital projects

• Develop new opportunities in line with the business plan

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external advisors

• Ensure strong project governance, reporting, and risk management

• Build and maintain trusted client and stakeholder relationships

• Represent the business professionally at meetings and events

• Champion high-quality delivery and client satisfaction

• Comply with company policies and support business growth

What You’ll Bring

• Degree-qualified or 5+ years’ relevant asset management experience

• Strong knowledge of LIFT / PFI and public-sector environments

• Experience working across health, social care, education, or wider public sector

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and lead teams to tight deadlines

• Confident, resilient communicator able to engage and influence senior stakeholders

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management

• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Adaptable, with the ability to learn new systems and ways of working

• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

Desirable

• Experience preparing estates strategies and business cases (HM Treasury Green Book)

• Better Business Cases qualification

• QS experience or qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards)

• Understanding of national healthcare policy and service planning

Our Values

At the heart of everything we do are four core values:

• Integrity– We’re transpare...

Management Accountant

Bournemouth International Centre

Post Title: Management Accountant

Site: Bournemouth International Centre

Salary: £39,744 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Permanent, office based

The role:

Supporting the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the company management accounts, including review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all processes and account preparations are completed in an accurate and timely manner, providing an accurate monthly detailed account of the company’s performance.

You will:

· Prepare the year end accounts for external audit and support the annual external audit process.

· Ensure all anomalies are investigated and resolved, escalating potential impacts to the Head of Finance and Director of Finance and Business Support.

· Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets.

· Oversee the sales invoicing and purchasing process, ensuring the satisfactory resolution of financial matters including debt management and supplier management.

· Assist with payroll reviews and sign off.

To be successful you will need:

· ACCA/CIMA or equivalent part or fully qualified (training support available).

· A well-rounded exposure of the entire accounts function

· Solid understanding of the financial accounting side of the business, including VAT, tax, Gift Aid and balance sheet reconciliations including bank

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We offer:

· Onsite parking

· Training and development opportunities

· BH Live Active - Gym membership

· Health cash plan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Company pension matched up to 6% contributions

· Colleague discount on food and drink

· Colleague recognition

· Birthday / Celebratory day off

· Loyalty Rewards

About BH Live:

We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.

Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year.

Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate:

· More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing

· Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience

· Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people

We are making a positive difference across the communities we serve.

To apply:

All applications are to be made via the BH Live Careers site - https://careers.bhlive.org.uk/

The full job description for the role can be found on the BH Live Careers site.

BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

NEWS

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17 September 2025

Job Vacancy: Management Accountant

We are seeking a well-rounded accountant to join our partnership of charities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all management accounts across the group of four charities, whose combined turnover is around £4m per year.

For full details and how to apply please visit the CharityJob website. 

We are actively recruiting for this role and will conduct interviews on a rolling basis.

Working in partnership

Bild is part of a partnership of four independent charities committed to a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities.

Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network, Bild Association of Certified Training and Respond are separate charities sharing a common set of values and vision for our society. Each charity has its own governance arrangements. Where possible and appropriate, the charities, sometimes referred to as the ‘Bild Group’, share back-office support, including communications, finance and Human Resources, enabling them to have greater collective impact. These are hosted by Bild, with service level agreements in place with each.

Director, Individual Giving (Toronto, Canada)

Job Title

Director, Individual Giving (Toronto, Canada)

Location

Canada

Type

Full-time, Permanent

Application Deadline

February 9, 2026

The Director of Individual Giving leads the development and implementation of strategies to grow and diversify individual giving with a primary focus on the major gift portfolio including oversight for the stewardship of existing donors and the prospecting of new major donors. You will be a primary support to the Canadian Advisory Board and also oversee the mid-level and mass market individual giving programs.

Music Director

Renaissance Choir

The Renaissance Choir, one of the leading non-professional chamber choirs on the South coast, seeks a new Music Director to take up post in September 2026, following the retirement of the current post-holder after 34 years.

The Renaissance Choir is an auditioned SATB choir of around 30 members. Rehearsals take place at the Emsworth Community Centre, PO10 7DD, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Friday evenings.

We put on at least four (and often five) concerts in S.E. Hampshire and West Sussex, and rehearse around 40 times a year. We present a varied, ambitious repertoire ranging from the Renaissance through to contemporary works.

We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic individual with the skill to build on the existing high standard of performance of the choir, to develop the musicianship of its members, to help attract new singers, and to ensure continuing audience appeal.

Further details, including a role description and application process, are available in the Candidate Information Pack at https://tinyurl.com/3nztz7w3.

Applications should be sent to Stephanie Munn, Secretary, at info@renaissancechoir.org.uk by midnight on Monday 2 March 2026.

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Music Director

Fakenham Choral Society

Fakenham Choral Society (FCS) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Music Director from 23rd March 2026.

We are a registered charity formed in 1973, well established in the local community with a membership of 90 drawn from across north Norfolk. Although we have no formal auditions, our members are experienced choral singers used to four part harmonies. FCS has broadened its repertoire from the core choral works to pieces from Britten to Will Todd via Purcell and Hammerstein. The choir produces three concerts per year (hiring in orchestra and professional soloists) plus a very successful Come and Sing event.
More details about the choir can be found at www.fakenhamchoralsociety.org

We are seeking candidates who have:
• excellent musicianship with established conducting experience and an understanding of the classical and contemporary repertoire
• positive interpersonal skills to enthuse and instruct the choir
• Clear direction to a choir with mixed musical knowledge

Key responsibilities:
• work closely with the committee
• plan the music programme each year in consultation with the committee
• plan and lead weekly 90 minute rehearsals on Tuesday evenings during term times (September to June) arriving in good time to prepare and consult with the accompanist to lead rehearsals for and conduct concerts
• prepare and lead an annual come and sing day
• prepare singers and musicians to ensure readiness for each concert including sectional rehearsals
• support and promote the development of our choir members
• be responsible for sourcing soloists and instrumentalists in conjunction with the committee
• comply with any safeguarding regulations which may apply

Further details, including a full job description and fees will be sent out by email or post, if you prefer, with the application pack. A letter of application, CV and names and details of two referees, one of whom should be a current or recent employer or contact should be included with your application. References will only be taken up if you are offered the role.

Applications packs can be applied for by contacting the secretary Sally Bone, on sally.bone1@outlook.com
The closing date for applications is 16th February 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and to lead a short section of a choir rehearsal.

The start date for the successful candidate will be 23rd March 2026, just before the start of the Summer term to allow time for planning. The first rehearsal date of the summer term is on Tuesday 7th April. The Summer concert will take place on Saturday 20th June. The successful candidate will have a three month probationary period to be reviewed by both parties at that time.

Music Director

Music Director

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06 February 2026 - 03:15 pm Europe/London

Musical vacancies

4 Upton Drive

Upton by Chester

CHESTER

CH2 1BU

Ellesmere Port Music Society

£110 per rehearsal and £540 per concert

juliawilliams101@hotmail.com

Musical vacancies Conductor/Music Director

Phoenix Singers Seeks New Music Director (Framlingham Suffolk)

Phoenix Singers (Suffolk)

An exciting opportunity to lead one of Suffolk’s premier community choirs

Following the planned retirement of long-standing Music Director Geoff Lavery in 2026, Phoenix Singers is inviting applications from accomplished and inspiring choral conductors to guide the choir into its next artistic chapter.

Based in Framlingham, Phoenix Singers is a thriving community choir of 60–70 voices, known for its high-quality performances and ambitious programming. The choir presents three concerts annually, with recent highlights including:

Bach’s St John Passion
Opera Stars: an evening of operatic arias and choruses, with exceptional professional soloists
Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony (in collaboration with Beccles Choral Society at Snape Maltings Concert Hall)

We’re looking for a conductor with:

- Proven experience in choral leadership
- Passion for engaging singers of all levels
- Vision to build on our musical legacy and community spirit

Applications close 28.02.26 - email for form: choirchairfram@outlook.com
Learn more about the choir at phoenixsingers.org.uk

Music Director Vacancy

Music Director

Coquetdale Chamber Choir

One of Northumberland’s leading choirs, Coquetdale Chamber Choir, is looking for an experienced Music Director from summer 2026 to take over from John Casken who is stepping down after sixteen years.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced Music Director to take the choir forward under new leadership, building on the past and developing our membership, repertoire and audience.
The recruitment process will combine interview and the opportunity to work with the Choir at one of its rehearsals. We expect to make a final selection by early April 2026. The successful candidate will have the opportunity of a handover period in the Spring before taking over completely in Summer 2026.
There is further information on the website: www.coquetdalechamberchoir.org.uk
If you’re interested in applying for the position, please mail us at info@coquetdalechamberchoir.org.uk for and information pack which includes details of the application and selection processes.

Apply now

Head of Learning & Development - Stanmore (Hybrid)

Salary: £58,000 to £65,000Hours: 35 hours per weekContract: PermanentLocation: Broadway House, Stanmore – Hybrid working

Closing Date: 15th Jan, 2026; at 0800

Interviews: 27th Jan, 2026

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Head of Learning & Development to lead Norwood’s learning strategy, with a sharp focus on compliance, capability building, and culture.

You’ll be responsible for embedding a robust, organisation-wide approach to mandatory and statutory training, ensuring Norwood is fully compliant with CQC standards, while also championing a values-led culture of learning and professional development.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a confident L&D leader who can turn ambition into action.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Your Day-to-Day

As Head of L&D, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of Norwood’s learning strategy
• Oversee the rollout and monitoring of CQC-mandated training across services
• Build a systematised training matrix and digital LMS
• Provide clear, auditable training reports for inspections, SLT and regulators
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure timely access to training
• Support leadership development, CPD, and succession planning initiatives
• Evaluate and improve the impact of learning activities
• Lead and manage the L&D team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external training partners

Education, Training & Experience

Essential:

• CIPD Chartered Member (or equivalent senior L&D/People leadership experience).
• Proven track record implementing statutory and mandatory training frameworks
• Experience designing and embedding L&D strategies in regulated environments
• Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident managing training systems, reporting and budget oversight

Desirable:

• Experience in social care, health or charity sectors
• Familiarity with CQC inspections and audit requirements
• Chartered CIPD member or equivalent senior-level L&D background
• Understanding of Jewish community or willingness to learn

Reward & Benefits

• 21 days annual leave + Jewish Festival & High Holy Days + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE)
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development pathway
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, experienced team and management

Permanent - Full Time

Stanmore, London

35

£58,000 to £65,000

Office

2026-02-13 8:00

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We actively celebrate everyones different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Job reference:006239

Salary:£47,010.60 PA

Department:Operations

Hours Per Week:35

Closing date:17/02/2026

Job Description

Are You the Candidate We’re Looking For?

At Shaftesbury, we are excited to be recruiting for a 12‑month maternity cover Quality Improvement Partner. If you are passionate, skilled, and driven to make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for people whose passion, talent and experience come together to create a caring, community-minded workforce. We believe that every person we support has the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best, and we are committed to delivering exactly that.

Guided by our core values—Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous—our services across adult care, children’s care and education are rooted in inclusion, respect and unwavering support. We go the extra mile to create opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the Role

As a Quality Improvement Partner, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement across Shaftesbury. You will:

• Support the delivery of our business plan and strategy through our Quality Framework.
• Ensure that standards within services meet the expectations of the people we support, organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively to support services in achieving ratings of Good,Outstanding, or equivalent with regulatory bodies.

This is a home‑based role, with some national travel required to support services across the organisation.

Why Work at Shaftesbury?

At Shaftesbury, our people are our greatest strength. We are proud to have some of the most committed and compassionate staff in the sector—and we want to attract more people like you.

We are delighted to offer a benefits package that truly recognises and rewards the work you do:

• Recognition & Rewards:Be nominated for a personal recognition letter from the Executive Leadership Team, or for a gift voucher of up to £50 for going above and beyond.
• Excellent Training:A comprehensive training package designed to support your development.
• Generous Annual Leave:25 days + 8 bank holidays for the first 5 years, rising to 28 days + 8 bank holidays thereafter.
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme:Confidential support for your wellbeing.

If you’re ready to use your expertise to influence positive change and ensure high‑quality care for the people we support, we’d love to hear from you.

Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

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