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Help lead the Real Farming Trust into its next chapter as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Type: Voluntary (Expenses Paid)
Time Commitment: Approx. 1-2 days/month, plus annual retreats and sector events

Be part of a movement for food justice and ecological transformation

The Real Farming Trust (RFT) is a pioneering UK charity whose purpose is to connect and support people who are transforming our food system through agroecology. Since starting the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) in 2010, the RFT has grown into a dynamic organisation with a turnover of ~£1M.

As the organisation enters a new strategic cycle through to 2030, it is seeking a new Chair to guide the board and support the executive team in delivering bold, systemic change in food and farming. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation at the heart of the agroecological movement, convening grassroots voices, shaping policy discourse, and investing in community-led solutions.

Why This Role Matters

As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership during a pivotal phase of growth and transformation and enable the charity to fulfil its purpose.
• Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across programmes and governance.
• Support the Executive Directors and staff to foster a resilient, values-led organisational culture.
• Represent RFT externally, including speaking at the ORFC and other sector events.
• Guide the board through governance best practice and renewal.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a visionary leader with:

• Board-level chairing experience in the charity or social enterprise sector with a detailed understanding of the principles and practice of good charity governance.
• A values-led, inclusive leadership style - humble, strategic, emotionally intelligent.
• Deep commitment to agroecology, food sovereignty, climate justice, and equity.
• Experience in or knowledge of food systems, farming, and agroecology.
• The strategic skills and experience to lead a significant and growing national charity.

What You’ll Gain

• A defining role in shaping the future of food and farming in the UK.
• The opportunity to amplify grassroots voices and drive systemic change.
• A platform to demonstrate inclusive leadership and transformative impact.
• Connection to a vibrant, mission-driven team and a national network of changemakers.

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), the RFT will be hosting a Q&A webinar on Thursday 4th December from 11-12pm in place of individual informal calls with the Chair and Executive Directors. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar, and we will send you a link.

Application deadline: Thursday 15th January 2026

First round interviews - Online: w/c 9th February 2026 

Final interviews – In-person (Oxford): w/c 16th February 2026

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to RFT on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited initially to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk to receive the candidate pack, which has the full application details and a link to the webinar.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or via email on fabrice@charitypeople.co.uk.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.

Help lead the Real Farming Trust into its next chapter as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Type: Voluntary (Expenses Paid)
Time Commitment: Approx. 1-2 days/month, plus annual retreats and sector events

Be part of a movement for food justice and ecological transformation

The Real Farming Trust (RFT) is a pioneering UK charity whose purpose is to connect and support people who are transforming our food system through agroecology. Since starting the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) in 2010, the RFT has grown into a dynamic organisation with a turnover of ~£1M.

As the organisation enters a new strategic cycle through to 2030, it is seeking a new Chair to guide the board and support the executive team in delivering bold, systemic change in food and farming. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation at the heart of the agroecological movement, convening grassroots voices, shaping policy discourse, and investing in community-led solutions.

Why This Role Matters

As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership during a pivotal phase of growth and transformation and enable the charity to fulfil its purpose.
• Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across programmes and governance.
• Support the Executive Directors and staff to foster a resilient, values-led organisational culture.
• Represent RFT externally, including speaking at the ORFC and other sector events.
• Guide the board through governance best practice and renewal.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a visionary leader with:

• Board-level chairing experience in the charity or social enterprise sector with a detailed understanding of the principles and practice of good charity governance.
• A values-led, inclusive leadership style - humble, strategic, emotionally intelligent.
• Deep commitment to agroecology, food sovereignty, climate justice, and equity.
• Experience in or knowledge of food systems, farming, and agroecology.
• The strategic skills and experience to lead a significant and growing national charity.

What You’ll Gain

• A defining role in shaping the future of food and farming in the UK.
• The opportunity to amplify grassroots voices and drive systemic change.
• A platform to demonstrate inclusive leadership and transformative impact.
• Connection to a vibrant, mission-driven team and a national network of changemakers.

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), the RFT will be hosting a Q&A webinar on Thursday 4th December from 11-12pm in place of individual informal calls with the Chair and Executive Directors. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar, and we will send you a link.

Application deadline: Thursday 15th January 2026

First round interviews - Online: w/c 9th February 2026 

Final interviews – In-person (Oxford): w/c 16th February 2026

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to RFT on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited initially to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk to receive the candidate pack, which has the full application details and a link to the webinar.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or via email on fabrice@charitypeople.co.uk.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

Help lead the Real Farming Trust into its next chapter as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Type: Voluntary (Expenses Paid)
Time Commitment: Approx. 1-2 days/month, plus annual retreats and sector events

Be part of a movement for food justice and ecological transformation

The Real Farming Trust (RFT) is a pioneering UK charity whose purpose is to connect and support people who are transforming our food system through agroecology. Since starting the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) in 2010, the RFT has grown into a dynamic organisation with a turnover of ~£1M.

As the organisation enters a new strategic cycle through to 2030, it is seeking a new Chair to guide the board and support the executive team in delivering bold, systemic change in food and farming. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation at the heart of the agroecological movement, convening grassroots voices, shaping policy discourse, and investing in community-led solutions.

Why This Role Matters

As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership during a pivotal phase of growth and transformation and enable the charity to fulfil its purpose.
• Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across programmes and governance.
• Support the Executive Directors and staff to foster a resilient, values-led organisational culture.
• Represent RFT externally, including speaking at the ORFC and other sector events.
• Guide the board through governance best practice and renewal.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a visionary leader with:

• Board-level chairing experience in the charity or social enterprise sector with a detailed understanding of the principles and practice of good charity governance.
• A values-led, inclusive leadership style - humble, strategic, emotionally intelligent.
• Deep commitment to agroecology, food sovereignty, climate justice, and equity.
• Experience in or knowledge of food systems, farming, and agroecology.
• The strategic skills and experience to lead a significant and growing national charity.

What You’ll Gain

• A defining role in shaping the future of food and farming in the UK.
• The opportunity to amplify grassroots voices and drive systemic change.
• A platform to demonstrate inclusive leadership and transformative impact.
• Connection to a vibrant, mission-driven team and a national network of changemakers.

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), the RFT will be hosting a Q&A webinar on Thursday 4th December from 11-12pm in place of individual informal calls with the Chair and Executive Directors. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar, and we will send you a link.

Application deadline: Thursday 15th January 2026

First round interviews - Online: w/c 9th February 2026 

Final interviews – In-person (Oxford): w/c 16th February 2026

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to RFT on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited initially to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk to receive the candidate pack, which has the full application details and a link to the webinar.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or via email on fabrice@charitypeople.co.uk.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

Lead one of the UK’s most influential social justice funders as Chair of LEF

Location: UK-wide (Remote with occasional in-person meetings)
Type: Voluntary (Expenses Paid)
Time Commitment: 14 days per year

Champion  the power of the law as a tool for social justice

LEF is entering a bold new strategic phase, following a transformative rebrand and renewed focus on the power of communities to use and shape the law to achieve social justice. With financial assets exceeding £280 million, LEF is uniquely positioned to build bridges between the law and communities facing injustice, to tackle the root causes of inequality.

We are seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to guide the foundation’s governance, culture, and strategic direction. This is a rare opportunity to lead a values-driven organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and the power of the law to create a more just and equal society.

Why This Role Matters

As Chair, you will:

• Lead the Board in delivering LEF’s mission, vision, and values.
• Champion inclusive, collaborative, and participatory governance.
• Strengthen LEF’s commitment to community accountability and transparency.
• Ensure strong stewardship of LEF’s financial assets and charitable objectives.
• Support the Chief Executive with strategic challenge and partnership.

Help build relationships that strengthen collaboration, collective voice and systemic impact.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a strategic and values-led leader with:

• Senior leadership experience in governance or strategy.
• Deep commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Financial literacy and confidence to engage with investment and audit reports.
• Understanding of law as a tool for systemic change.

Desirable qualities include:

• Experience in inclusive and participatory decision-making.
• Direct experience of investment or endowment management.
• Lived experience or deep connection to communities affected by injustice.
• Experience supporting anti-racism or inclusion work at a strategic level.

What You’ll Gain

• Play a pivotal role in advancing systemic social justice
• The opportunity to align significant financial assets with a bold social justice mission.
• A platform to support organisations, closely connected to their communities, who are using – or would like to use – the law to drive wider change and greater equity. .
• A collaborative, intellectually rigorous and inclusive Board culture.

Recruitment Timeline

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold LEF’s commitment to Power, Culture and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the interim Chair/CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Wednesday 10^th December and we will send you a link.

Application deadline: Thursday 15^th January 2026

First round interview: w/c 12^th February 2026

Final interviews: w/c 26^th February 2026

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to LEF on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or via email seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.

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.

Lead one of the UK’s most influential social justice funders as Chair of LEF

Location: UK-wide (Remote with occasional in-person meetings)
Type: Voluntary (Expenses Paid)
Time Commitment: 14 days per year

Champion  the power of the law as a tool for social justice

LEF is entering a bold new strategic phase, following a transformative rebrand and renewed focus on the power of communities to use and shape the law to achieve social justice. With financial assets exceeding £280 million, LEF is uniquely positioned to build bridges between the law and communities facing injustice, to tackle the root causes of inequality.

We are seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to guide the foundation’s governance, culture, and strategic direction. This is a rare opportunity to lead a values-driven organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and the power of the law to create a more just and equal society.

Why This Role Matters

As Chair, you will:

• Lead the Board in delivering LEF’s mission, vision, and values.
• Champion inclusive, collaborative, and participatory governance.
• Strengthen LEF’s commitment to community accountability and transparency.
• Ensure strong stewardship of LEF’s financial assets and charitable objectives.
• Support the Chief Executive with strategic challenge and partnership.

Help build relationships that strengthen collaboration, collective voice and systemic impact.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a strategic and values-led leader with:

• Senior leadership experience in governance or strategy.
• Deep commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Financial literacy and confidence to engage with investment and audit reports.
• Understanding of law as a tool for systemic change.

Desirable qualities include:

• Experience in inclusive and participatory decision-making.
• Direct experience of investment or endowment management.
• Lived experience or deep connection to communities affected by injustice.
• Experience supporting anti-racism or inclusion work at a strategic level.

What You’ll Gain

• Play a pivotal role in advancing systemic social justice
• The opportunity to align significant financial assets with a bold social justice mission.
• A platform to support organisations, closely connected to their communities, who are using – or would like to use – the law to drive wider change and greater equity. .
• A collaborative, intellectually rigorous and inclusive Board culture.

Recruitment Timeline

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold LEF’s commitment to Power, Culture and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the interim Chair/CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Wednesday 10^th December and we will send you a link.

Application deadline: Thursday 15^th January 2026

First round interview: w/c 12^th February 2026

Final interviews: w/c 26^th February 2026

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to LEF on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or via email seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.

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.

About Bliss

With an impact in all corners of the UK, Bliss is the leading national neonatal charity, championing and developing the services for the 90,000 sick and premature babies born each year, supporting both them and their families. At Bliss, we are committed to improving care, giving voice to babies, and supporting parents to be partners in care. 

This is a really exciting time to join our board. We’ve just launched our new four-year strategy, which puts equity at the heart of everything we do. With NHS reforms underway, a new 10-Year Plan on the horizon, and growing attention on maternity and neonatal care, there’s a real opportunity to raise Bliss’s profile and make a lasting difference for premature and sick babies across the UK.

Chair opportunity

Our new Chair will be an experienced Trustee or Board member with proven ability to manage meetings effectively and foster productive, inclusive discussions. They will bring energy and drive, ensuring robust governance and alignment between strategy and operations. They will enjoy leading inclusive and thoughtful discussions, and share our passion for giving every baby the best possible start in life.

You can find more information about Bliss and the Chair role in our recruitment pack.

Don’t think you quite meet all of the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out – we’d still love to hear from you and learn more about you and your interest in joining Bliss!

Ready to apply?

Eastside People is supporting Bliss in the recruitment of these roles. Please click here to read the Candidate Information Pack and apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter both in Word doc format.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following: 

• Why is Bliss’ work important to you and how can you contribute to the charity as our Chair?
• How do you ensure board meetings are focused, inclusive, and lead to clear decisions?
• How would you go about ensuring that our many stakeholders are heard and represented at Board level?

You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV. Any video or audio submissions should be emailed to bernice@eastsidepeople.org. 

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Bernice Rook to arrange a convenient time at bernice@eastsidepeople.org. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.

Bliss’ Chair, CEO and Trustees will be hosting a 30-minute drop-in session on Mon 8th December at 12pm via Teams. This is an opportunity to learn more about Bliss and what’s involved in joining our Board. You can register to attend here.

Closing date: Mon 5th January 2026

Longlisting interviews with Eastside People will take place mid-January, with shortlisted candidates invited to panel interviews with Bliss during the week commencing 2 February.

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to take part in open sessions with staff and Board members, with final interviews scheduled for the week commencing 23 February.

Bliss is an equal opportunities organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and lived experiences. We strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to equity and inclusion at every level of our governance.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of Londoners affected by homelessness, while contributing your professional insights to a forward-thinking and compassionate organisation? Why not join us as our Audit Committee Chair or as a Trustee!

About Evolve Housing + Support

At Evolve, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a safe, fulfilled and independent life. We provide support in London, offering tailored programmes to meet people’s individual needs; including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling.

We do this through our work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness, campaigning to end street homelessness, and building affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life.

Our company culture: the heart of what we do

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – one where everyone’s voice matters, and where diversity of background, thought and experience helps us make better decisions for the communities we serve. Our mission - to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness reach their potential, and move on to live happy, fulfilled lives. We ensure our values - Honest, Inclusive, Optimistic, Determined, Passionate & Creative inform everything we do.

The opportunities to join us

At Evolve Housing + Support, we are championing opportunity, dignity and independence for people affected by homelessness – a cause that may resonate with you and encourage you to lend your strategic oversight and financial skills to our Board.

We are looking for a new Audit Committee Chair and two Trustees to join our Board and play a key role in shaping our governance and strategic direction.

As our Audit Committee Chair, you’ll ensure we maintain the highest standards of financial stewardship, carry out all our affairs effectively under all regulatory bodies, while keeping our mission and values at the heart of decision-making through your leadership.

The Trustee roles present the opportunity to play a crucial part in the successful running of our organisation, in partnership with the leadership team, upholding excellent governance using your professional skills. 

Who are we looking for?

We are particularly interested in speaking with people who are able to lead and inspire, who also have the strategic and analytical thinking skills to lead through periods of change, and who can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences.

You’ll need to have the ability to proactively support the values of Evolve Housing + Support, have a strong understanding of good governance practice along with a financial or HR background at a professional level, and a strong track record in a relevant sector, with empathy for our core customer group.

Don’t think you quite meet all of the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out – we’d still love to hear from you and learn more about you and your interest in joining Evolve!

Please read the candidate information pack for further information before you apply

Sounding good? Here’s how you can apply today!

Eastside People is supporting Evolve Housing + Support in the recruitment of these roles. Please click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following: 

• Why are you interested in the Chair/Trustee role at Evolve Housing + Support?
• Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role? 

You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV. Any video or audio submissions should be emailed to lucinda@eastsidepeople.org.

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Lucinda Shaw to arrange a convenient time at lucinda@eastsidepeople.org. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.

The closing date for applications is Mon 22 Dec 2025. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with Evolve during the week beginning 12 January 2026.

AMR Action UK (formerly Antibiotic Research UK) is the UK Patient Organisation for Antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Its legitimacy to advocate for patients, with policy-makers and with NHS systems, comes from its insight, and therefore through its patient support services, patient-focussed research and direct patient and public engagement activities.

The organisation is at an exciting stage of its development. Following the appointment of a new Chief Executive in late 2024 it has a new strategy in place and by greatly increasing its impact over the next 3 years intends to significantly reduce the harm from AMR across all four nations of the United Kingdom. The charity is also committed to expanding its services to meet the growing demand from patients and families directly impacted by AMR. This growth will be underpinned by a new name and new brand, a fresh approach to communications that will greatly increase awareness of the charity’s work with the UK public, and a new fundraising strategy that will both grow and diversify income and also increase sustainability.

The charity is now looking for a dynamic new Chair of Trustees who is excited by our plans, and by the difference this will make to peoples’ lives. Given the growth agenda for the period 2025-28, the suitable candidate at this point in time is likely to come from a commercial background, with a strong understanding of strategy, investment, business development, and communications in the context of a rapidly changing environment. They are also likely to have a track-record of successfully managing risk v reward in a growing business. Increasing donations from corporates and philanthropists is important to the charity at this stage in its development and the new Chair will be comfortable operating in these environments.

A key part of the role will be to support the new senior executive team charged with delivering the growth agenda, including establishing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the CEO.

 

Key undertakings

Board effectiveness

• Ensures the board of Trustees demonstrates the highest standards of corporate governance.
• Ensures all Trustees are fully briefed on the terms of their appointment and on their rights, duties and responsibilities.
• Ensures the expertise of individual Trustees is used appropriately for the benefit of the charity.
• Ensures that Board Members understand and adhere to the Trustee Code of Conduct.
• Reviews the performance of individual Trustees on an annual basis.
• With input from the Chief Executive, reviews board membership every year.
• Ensures that the board maintains a blend of complementary skills and experience relevant to the charity’s ambitions and plans.

Board and committee meetings

• Liaises with the Chief Executive to prepare structured agendas and briefing papers for board meetings and the format of the annual strategic planning away-day.
• Liaises with committee chairs on an ongoing basis and ensures that papers from committees have clear recommendations and are available for Board meetings.
• Ensures that board members are prepared for meetings and have considered papers in advance.
• Chairs Trustee meetings effectively, encouraging participation from all Trustees, seeking consensus and balancing the need for full debate on key questions with the despatch of business, so as to reach clear and agreed decisions.

• Leads the Trustees in the monitoring of performance against strategy, operational plans and budgets, and approval of actions to bring performance back on-track.
• Ensures that Trustees regularly review the risks facing the charity and agree necessary actions to mitigate these risks.

External representation

• Represents the charity externally on all matters relating to charity governance.
• On request from the Chief Executive, represents the charity at external events and with potential donors.

 

Relationship with the executive team and other team members

• Represents the Board of Trustees alone, or with other trustees, in relation to staff events and communications, inspiring team members.
• Ensures Trustees maintain appropriate boundaries in communications with team members, respecting line-management arrangements.
• Maintains a supportive relationship with the Chief Executive, acting as a sounding-board and carrying out the CEO’s annual appraisal.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• An exceptional grasp of the challenges of AMR in the context of all four nations of the United Kingdom, and of the medical environment in which policy and practice change needs to take place.
• Energy and enthusiasm that will inspire stakeholders - patients, families, staff, trustees, and funders.
• Experience of chairing, which could be with working groups, committees or boards, in the private public or not-for-profit sectors.
• Time to devote to the demands of Chair position, including strategy, tasks and additional external meetings as required.
• Strong and clear leadership, with the ability to focus on important issues and lead others through sometimes complex discussions in order to make clear decisions.
• A strong strategic thinker with the ability to grasp information quickly, coupled with the ability to balance enthusiasm with reality, especially in relation to resource availability.
• The “bandwidth”, competence, and relevant experience to meet, and hold discussions with, funders and philanthropists at a senior level, to help to generate income.
• Experience of managing change, flexibility, and the ability to adapt leadership and management styles to the needs of the charity as it grows, develops and changes.

 

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV to holly.bell@amr-action-uk.org

Closing date: 24 December 2025

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying

Could you use your fundraising and leadership skills to support the movement to end homelessness in Greater Manchester? 

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation that has grown rapidly in terms of brand, visibility and most importantly, impact. Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity exists to ensure homelessness has no place in our city region. Since launching in 2019, they’ve raised millions to fund emergency responses like A Bed Every Night and are now scaling impact by growing emphasis on prevention and systemic change. Backed by the Mayor of Greater Manchester as Patron, they bring together business, civic and community partners together to deliver practical solutions and champion innovation.

Salary: £50k
Location: Hybrid (based in and around Greater Manchester)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank) + Christmas closure, statutory employer pension contribution

About the role 

There’s something extra special about Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity – uniquely positioned as a connector of people and places, with the ability to be agile and move at pace due to their small, but mighty make-up. 

You’ll report to an engaged and proactive Chair and Board of Trustees and lead a small, committed team, to ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and measurable impact.

First and foremost, this job is about fundraising, so you’ll need to get excited by the prospect of rolling your sleeves up, engaging with high-value supporters and ‘doing the doing’.As CEO, we’ll be looking for you to:

• Shape strategic direction and drive innovation across emergency response and prevention.
• Deliver high-impact income generation as fundraising lead (focused on corporates and philanthropists), building and delivering a sustainable pipeline.
• Champion our inclusive approach to grant-making and growing our portfolio of trants.
• Act as a respected voice in the homelessness sector, convening stakeholders and influencing policy.
• Embed a values-led culture that is Pioneering, Accountable, Collaborative and Effective.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic, values-driven leader who can inspire supporters and deliver results. This might be your first CEO role, but we’ll be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Proven leadership experience and the ability to build strong external relationships.
• Track-record in fundraising, income generation or partnership development.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and a team.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
• Understanding of (or demonstrable commitment to) homelessness, housing and social justice.

Why is this a brilliant opportunity for me?

This is your chance to make a tangible difference in Greater Manchester, leading a high-profile charity that is ambitious and committed to ending homelessness. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative Board and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and experience alongside a charity that intends to continue evolving, then this one could absolutely be for you.

Just to be crystal clear, we welcome applications from first-time Chief Execs for this role.

How to Apply

All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or a draft profile over to Amelia Lee as the first step, amelia@charitypeople.co.uk

We’re anticipating a high volume of applications for this role, so from there we’ll be in touch with full application details if you meet the minimum skills and experience required.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 22^nd December. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested – we’ll never close early, but it would be great to ensure you have enough time to apply around the busy Christmas period.

Interviews will be held mid-January, after the festive season – dates TBC soon.

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

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.

Chief Operating Officer 

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network
Location: Hybrid (Manchester office with national travel)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £65,000–£70,000
Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 (10am) 

 

About Belong 

Belong is the UK’s leading not for profit network dedicated to social cohesion. They work across sectors to build a more connected, less divided society by strengthening trust, belonging and resilience in communities. Their growing membership spans local authorities, charities, civil society and business, and they support partners through place-based cohesion and intercultural programmes, research and policy influence, training, consultancy, leadership development, and a thriving programme of networks, events and knowledge sharing. Belong are collaborative, evidence led and committed to building common ground, creating environments where diverse communities are able to thrive together. 

About the Role 

This is a pivotal moment for Belong as they enter the next stage of their strategic growth. They are seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a central leadership role in shaping their future and strengthening Belong’s national impact. Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the organisation has the systems, culture and resources needed to deliver on their mission. This is a transformational cross-organisational role, leading Belong’s core internal functions: finance, HR, IT, project management, communications, engagement and events, while driving continuous improvement, financial sustainability and organisational resilience.  

You will bring strategic vision, operational excellence and a collaborative leadership style that empowers colleagues, champions inclusion and wellbeing, and ensures Belong’s operations remain aligned with their purpose of building a more united and less divided society. 

 

About You 

Belong are looking for a strategic, enabling and emotionally intelligent leader with proven experience overseeing multi-function operations at a senior level, strong financial management and strategic planning expertise, and experience within the charity or public sector. You will bring excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, a track record of income generation and bid development, and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of cohesion, integration or community development is desirable but not essential. Personally, you will be collaborative, inclusive and solutions focused, with strong emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to continuous learning. 

 

Benefits 

• 30 days’ annual leave per year
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

 

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form, where you will be asked to answer three questions: 

• Why are you interested in this role and how do your values align with Belong’s mission?
• What achievements make you a strong candidate for the COO role?
• How does your leadership style empower others and create a positive culture?

 

Deadline: Monday 12 January 2026 (10am)
First Interviews: w/c 26 January 2026 (remote)
Final Interviews: w/c 9 February 2026 (in-person) 

For questions or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Atkinson HR Consulting, at ellen@atkinsonhrconsulting.co.uk. 

 

Belong’s Commitment to Inclusion 

Belong is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals from communities under-represented in the charity sector to apply. Impostor syndrome can disproportionately impact candidates from marginalised groups—if you are unsure whether to apply, we encourage you to do so. 

Lead the Future of Creative Education - Become Chair of the Waldorf Learning Foundation

Time Commitment: Approx. 10-15 days per year
Location: Online, with occasional in-person meetings
Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)

We are searching for an inspiring leader with a passion for education that nurtures the whole child - head, hand, and heart. Someone who believes in the transformative power of creativity-based, holistic learning for every child. If this sounds like you, the Waldorf Learning Foundation invites you to bring your vision and expertise to guide them through an exciting new chapter as its Chair of Trustees.

For over four years, the Board has reimagined education with a commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. Waldorf Learning Foundation champions diversity in discourse and fosters a rich ecology of a diverse sector with a range of contributors. Its work is grounded in creativity-based, holistic learning that prepares children to thrive in a complex and interconnected world.

Today, they deliver teacher training, support research, and partner with schools to embed creative, inclusive, and regenerative learning at the heart of education. With strong foundations and growing partnerships, they are ready to expand their impact. This starts with a Chair who can help them get there.

As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic and inclusive leadership to a talented and diverse Board.
• Champion the organisational mission externally, building relationships and influencing for change.
• Support the Chief Executive and team to deliver ambitious goals.
• Ensure robust governance and help shape the future of creative education in the UK and beyond.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, teachers, and communities. Waldorf Learning Foundation are looking for someone with senior leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Knowledge of the education or charity sector is desirable, but above all, a leader who shares its vision for education that inspires curiosity, creativity, and purpose.

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold Waldorf Learning Foundation’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the outgoing Chair/CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 13^th January 2026 and we will send you a link.

Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 23rd January 2026
First Interviews: w/c 9^th February 2026
Final Interviews: w/c 16^th February 2026 

How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Waldorf Learning Foundation on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate 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 07563 030595 or seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk

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

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

About the Role

Working hours: Full time
Location: UK wide with regular travel across England and Wales
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000-£70,000

You will lead Belong’s policy and research agenda, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and impact at national level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Policy & Research Leadership

• Lead the development of Belong’s policy and research agenda, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy
• Produce high-quality policy outputs including reports, briefings, consultation responses and thought leadership pieces
• Ensure Belong’s research is rigorous, inclusive and informed by lived experience
• Oversee the design and delivery of research projects, including commissioning and partnership work
• Translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations and advocacy strategies
• Foster strong collaboration between the Programme Delivery team and the Policy & Research team, ensuring that insights from Belong’s delivery continuously inform research priorities, while research findings actively shape programme design and implementation.

Influencing & Communications

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, journalists and opinion formers
• Represent Belong externally at high-level meetings, events and in the media
• Develop strategic messaging and narratives that amplify Belong’s impact and reach
• Collaborate with the communications team to inform public affairs strategy and ensure policy work is effectively disseminated
• Support campaigns and public engagement initiatives that promote Belong’s policy goals

Organisational Development

• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, journalists and opinion formers
• Represent Belong externally at high-level meetings, events and in the media
• Develop strategic messaging and narratives that amplify Belong’s impact and reach
• Collaborate with the communications team to inform public affairs strategy and ensure policy work is effectively disseminated
• Support campaigns and public engagement initiatives that promote Belong’s policy goals

Note: This list is indicative and not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties in line with the role.

About You

We are seeking a strategic and insightful leader with:

• Proven experience in policy development and research leadership
• Experience working in or with government, think tanks or advocacy organisations
• A strong understanding of social policy and influencing processes
• Knowledge of cohesion, integration and community relations and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in media engagement and public speaking
• Ability to translate complex research into accessible policy messages
• Familiarity with participatory and applied research methods
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Relevant qualification in public policy, social research or related field
• Experience in managing teams and budgets
• Experience in fundraising and proposal development

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate about improving cohesion and integration in the UK
• Strategic and visionary thinker
• Collaborative and inclusive leader
• Politically astute and intellectually curious
• Practical, focused and reliable
• Committed to personal and professional development
  
  

The Application Process

Deadline: 23:59pm, Monday 12th January 2026
First interviews: 29th & 30th January, online
Second interviews: 12th February, in-person

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a word document containing answers to the below questions to recruitment@belongnetwork.co.uk with the subject line ‘Application to the role of Director of Policy & Research.’

• Why are you interested in applying and how do you feel your personal values align with our mission?
• What are the key achievements and outcomes within your career that make you a strong candidate for the role?
• How does your leadership style support others in their growth and create a positive environment for empowerment?

Please respond to each of the questions with a maximum of 400 words per answer. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an initial, informal discussion about the role, please contact recruitment@belongnetwork.co.uk.

If you think you have what it takes to fulfil this role but aren’t sure you meet every point on the person specification, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could help us to create a lasting difference.

About the Role

Working hours: Full time
Location: UK wide with regular travel across England and Wales
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000-£70,000

You will lead Belong’s programme portfolio, ensuring quality, consistency, and impact. You will work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues to shape strategy and contribute to organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Programme Leadership

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of Belong’s place-based programmes
• Ensure programmes are aligned with Belong’s mission, values and strategic objectives
• Oversee programme design, delivery, evaluation and learning
• Line manage Assistant Director, Programme Leads and Programme Coordinators, providing support, supervision and development
• Experience applying systems thinking to understand the interconnected nature of community, policy and service ecosystems
• Ensure programme quality, consistency and impact across all delivery areas
• Ensure close alignment with the Policy & Research team so that Belong’s programme delivery is shaped by research insights, while delivery experience in turn informs ongoing policy and research priorities.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with funders, commissioners, local authorities and community organisations in the places Belong is working
• Oversee the management of challenging and politically sensitive work in place with a range of stakeholders
  Represent Belong at national forums, events and networks
• Lead on co-design and collaborative approaches with partners and stakeholders
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for programme development and funding

Organisational Development

• Contribute to Belong’s strategic planning and organisational growth
• Work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues to develop new programme models and approaches
• Play an active role supporting income generation through proposal development and funder identification and engagement
• Share learning and insights across the organisation to inform future strategy

Note: This list is indicative and not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties in line with the role.

About You

We are seeking a visionary and experienced leader with:

• Proven experience in leading complex programme portfolios
• Strong insights and/or experience in delivering programmes in a related field
• Experience working at a senior level in the charity, NGO or public sector
• Strong leadership and line management skills
• Familiarity with systems change and participatory approaches
• Experience managing a range of stakeholders from senior strategic level to communities, and ability to build and maintain high-level partnerships and engage confidently with both policy (decision-makers) and practice (frontline professionals)
• Excellent strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Experience in income generation and bid development
• Understanding of social cohesion and integration issues
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Experience in impact measurement and evaluation
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Project and risk management skills

Desirable: experience in work relating to Prevent, PCVE, community tensions/ hate crime/ mis and disinformation

Personal Qualities:

• Passionate about improving cohesion and integration in the UK
• Strategic and visionary thinker
• Collaborative and inclusive leader
• Diplomatic and politically astute
• Practical, focused and reliable
• Committed to personal and professional development

The Application Process

Deadline: 23:59pm, Monday 12th January 2026
First interviews: 22nd & 23rd January, online
Second interviews: 9th February, in-person

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a word document containing answers to the following questions with the email subject line ‘Application to role of Director of Programmes’ to recruitment@belongnetwork.co.uk:

• Why are you interested in applying and how do you feel your personal values align with our mission?
• What are the key achievements and outcomes within your career that make you a strong candidate for the role?
• How does your leadership style support others in their growth and create a positive environment for empowerment?

Please respond to each of the questions with a maximum of 400 words per answer. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an initial, informal discussion about the role, please contact recruitment@belongnetwork.co.uk.

If you think you have what it takes to fulfil this role but aren’t sure you meet every point on the person specification, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could help us to create a lasting difference.

Lead the Movement for Breast Cancer Prevention – Become Chair of Breast Cancer UK

Time Commitment: Approx. 20 hours per month
Location: Central London (Board meetings) with virtual subcommittee meetings
Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)

Breast Cancer UK is seeking an exceptional leader to guide the Board of Trustees through an exciting new chapter. If you are passionate about driving change, influencing policy, and championing a cause that saves lives, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Breast Cancer UK are the only charity dedicated to the primary prevention of breast cancer. The mission is clear: empower individuals, advance scientific research, and reshape policy to reduce breast cancer risk for all. With breast cancer rates continuing to rise, the work being undertaken has never been more urgent. The charity focuses on modifiable risk factors, including lifestyle and environmental influences such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and leading the conversation on prevention.

As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic and inclusive leadership to a committed and diverse Board.
• Champion the mission externally, building relationships and influencing for systemic change.
• Support the Chief Executive and senior team to deliver ambitious goals.
• Ensure robust governance and help shape the future of breast cancer prevention in the UK and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing organisation with a bold vision: a world where everyone is empowered to reduce their breast cancer risk.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience chairing a board or senior leadership in the voluntary or non-profit sector.
• Strategic thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Understanding of health, cancer prevention, or campaigning (desirable).

Recruitment Timeline:
To ensure equitable access to information and uphold Breast Cancer UK’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the outgoing Chair. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 27^th January 2026 (6-7pm) and we will send you a link.

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 16^th February
First Interviews: w/c 9th March (virtual)
Final Interviews: w/c 16th March (in person)

How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to Breast Cancer UK. Please send your CV and request for the candidate pack to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk in the first instance. For an informal conversation or further details, contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or via seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk

We are committed to making the application process inclusive. Please let us know if you require any adjustments.

Please mention ACEVOJobs when applying.

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.