Charity commission jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Director of Governance and Professional Standards Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Location: 12 Bloomsbury Square, Holborn, London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office) Company Overview: Ciarb is a professional membership body. We support our members through advocacy, professional standards, training, and guidance. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and integrity in all that we do. Position Overview: The Director of Governance and Professional Standards plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of Ciarb’s governance frameworks across both its international branches and headquarters. This role is based in London with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office. The role also oversees the Institute’s commitment to high professional standards, member conduct, and compliance with regulatory expectations. You will act as the principal governance adviser to the Board of Trustees, Committees, and senior leadership, embedding best practices in governance and professional standards. Support coordination with external legal counsel related to governance, as needed. You will act as Ciarb’s principal Company Secretary and constitutional guardian, with specific responsibility for strengthening branch accountability through strong and clear governance, managing governance risk, and leading intervention where governance failure, regulatory exposure, or reputational risk arises. The role is explicitly governance‑led rather than legal‑advisory in nature. Key Responsibilities: Governance – Branches: • Develop, implement, and continuously improve governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for Ciarb’s global branch network., • Provide guidance and training to branch chairs and committees to ensure adherence to Ciarb’s Constitution, Regulations, and best governance practices., • Facilitate branch compliance with reporting obligations, elections, and governance reviews., • Lead with management and oversight of HQ governance, ensuring alignment with Charity Commission requirements and relevant corporate governance codes., • Act as Secretary to the Board and key Committees, ensuring effective governance support including agenda setting, papers, minutes, and follow-up., • Support the Chair, President, and CEO in the execution of governance responsibilities and the strategic development of the Institute., • Monitor compliance with the Charter, Bye-laws, and Regulations, advising on any changes required for legal or regulatory compliance with the support of external legal advice., • Act formally as Company Secretary to the Board of Trustees., • Oversee Board composition, succession, conflicts of interest, and trustee development., • Ensure clear separation between governance and executive management., • Act as Ciarb’s primary governance interface with the Charity Commission and Privy Council., • Coordinate constitutional and Bye‑law changes., • Lead the strategy and operations for professional conduct, ethics, and member compliance with Ciarb’s standards., • Oversee the complaints, disciplinary, and appeals processes, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution in line with policy., • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to uphold professional standards across all regions and practice areas., • Ensure professional standards outcomes inform wider governance risk assessments. Essential: • Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in governance, legal, or regulatory roles within complex organisations, preferably with an international footprint., • Demonstrated leadership in corporate or charitable governance, including board and committee support, regulatory compliance, and constitutional review., • Proven track record of managing and advising on governance structures across multiple jurisdictions., • Strong experience in professional standards, ethics, or regulatory compliance functions., • Experience acting as secretary to boards or committees and working closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders., • Familiarity with UK charity law, governance codes, and legal obligations of charitable organisations. Confident and credible when liaising with legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and external partners., • Proven ability to advise Boards during high‑risk governance situations., • Prior experience working in or with professional membership bodies, learned societies, or international NGOs., • Understanding of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) environments or professional standards specific to arbitration and mediation., • Experience managing complaints and disciplinary processes, ideally within a membership or regulatory setting., • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels including with Boards, Committees, and international branches., • Analytical and strategic thinking, with a strong ability to interpret complex regulatory environments and translate them into practical governance solutions., • Politically astute and confident navigating organisational dynamics and sensitive issues., • Excellent organisation and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively., • Strong attention to detail., • Highly developed Emotional Intelligence Contract: Permanent Working Style: Full Time, 35 hours per week Salary: £85,000 to £100,000 (depending on experience) Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions My Free Time: We offer up to 12 additional wellbeing days a year Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining) Other Benefits: • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Private Healthcare: Vitality Health, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Season Ticket Loan A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than one along with your CV is required to complete your application.

Recruitment Consultant | London based | Industry Leading Training £28,755 base + Uncapped Commission Your new company We are a FTSE 250 company and a leader within the recruitment industry. We are currently looking for ambitious and sales-driven individuals to join us as Recruitment Consultants. No prior recruitment experience or qualifications are required for this position. Instead, we are looking for individuals who display our core values: passionate about people, ambitious, insightful, expert and innovative. You will receive industry leading training and support throughout your career and have plentiful opportunities for fast-track promotions. Your new role As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage your own business and work in a commercial and entrepreneurial environment. You'll manage the whole recruitment cycle including: • Building relationships with clients, • Winning new business, • Managing vacancies from start to finish, • Screening, interviewing and shortlisting candidates, • Matching the best candidates to the best jobs Recruitment can be tough, but we will give you all the tools and support needed to meet your targets and be a successful recruitment consultant. You will also have access to our advanced bespoke technology which will enable you to work efficiently and make the most of our uncapped commission! What you'll need to succeed • Ideally, 6 months + experience in some form of sales or KPI driven environment, • Passionate about hitting targets and working in a highly competitive environment, • Resilience, determination, drive and ambition, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Able to build rapport quickly, • Self-motivated and a strong initiative (even more important while we are working remotely!) What you'll get in return • The backing of a Global Company, established for over 50 years, • Best Technology in the Industry including a ‘Salesforce’ CRM, • The most comprehensive training programme in the industry - allowing for progressing from Associate to Director level in just 8 years, • Significant growth potential of salary after year 1, • Flexible working options, • Buy and sell holiday, • Uncapped commission paid x 13 times per year, • Incentives and rewards – dinners and trips abroad, • The opportunity for recognition at local, regional and national awards, • Referral bonuses of up to £2000 per individual, • Access to a free well-being package, • Gym discounts, • Cycle to work scheme, • Charitable Giving, • Access to virtual doctor unlimited times per year, • Employee loans to buy Tech/Rail/Tram travel, • Paid charity day #helpathays, • Parents@hays support network What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Skills Alliance is a high-growth, global Recruitment and Executive Search firm specialising in Life Sciences. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative Pharma, Biotech, and Medical Devices companies to build exceptional teams globally. The role: After an exceptional performance across all our global offices this year, we are now looking to expand our team with ambitious graduates this summer in our London HQ. To date we count many of the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharma and CROs as our partners, and are now looking for Graduates or Trainees who want to work directly with clients like this. Graduate Recruitment Consultant Start date: Summer 2026 Location: City of London Salary: £26,000+ uncapped commission from day one What does this role involve? • Discover and headhunt high‑calibre candidates for mid‑senior level and retained roles., • Business Development and forging relationships with clients across your market globally. This is a client facing role with a lot of autonomy. You'll not only be responsible for bringing in and attracting clients, but managing accounts once they are onboarded., • Manage the whole candidate journey. That's everything from screening and interviewing candidates, to interview feedback, to negotiating offers and delivering the news., • Become the go‑to expert in your market. We work in one of the most exciting markets globally, and you'll become an expert in your area pretty quickly! What can we offer you? • Earning potential. Recruitment is one of the few careers where you can make a lot of money early in your career. Our commission structure goes up to 50% with no threshold., • Benefits: Flexi-hours, wellness days, wellness budget monthly, private healthcare, charity days, time off on your birthday - and more., • Incentives and perks: Lunch & breakfast clubs every quarter, fully paid annual incentive trips every year, dress down Fridays with early finish, regular socials., • Development: From day one, you’ll be learning from the very best. Structured training, real-time feedback, and constant development from people who’ve done it and done it well., • Progression: We aim to get anyone joining us promoted twice in their first year. Who are we looking for? • Experience within a sales, retail, sports or hospitality environment is desirable., • Rewards are high here, so its a plus if you are motivated by performance based rewards on top of your basic salary., • Competitive, resilient, and ambitious approach to your work., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be talking to people all around the world all day!, • Excited to learn, improve and be trained. You want to get 1% better each day., • You enjoy a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment surrounded by high performers and want to get stuck into building a long term career from day one. This role will initially be on site while you're learning (usually your first few months), then will be on our hybrid structure which is 3 days in the office, 2 working from home. If you’re the kind of person who wants to build a career with real progression, and cares about working in a supportive, social environment, apply here or email .

Skills Alliance is a high-growth, global Recruitment and Executive Search firm specialising in Life Sciences, Industrials and wider STEM. The role: After an exceptional performance across all our global offices this year, we are now looking to expand our office in London. This role would suit someone who has worked in a transferable industry, and wants to transition into recruitment. To date we count many of the leading Biotech, Pharma, Medical Devices and Med Tech companies as our partners, and are now looking for Trainees who want to work directly with clients like this. This role would work directly with one of our top performers to expand our client base across the APAC region. Trainee Recruitment Consultant Start date: Q1 2026 Location: London What does this role involve? • Discover and headhunt high‑calibre candidates for mid‑senior level and retained roles., • Business Development and forging relationships with clients across your market globally. This is a client facing role with a lot of autonomy. You'll not only be responsible for bringing in and attracting clients, but managing accounts once they are onboarded., • Manage the whole candidate journey. That's everything from screening and interviewing candidates, to interview feedback, to negotiating offers and delivering the news., • Become the go‑to expert in your market. We work in one of the most exciting markets globally, and you'll become an expert in your area pretty quickly! What can we offer you? • Earning potential. Recruitment is one of the few careers where you can make a lot of money early in your career. Our commission structure goes up to 50% with no threshold., • Benefits: Flexi-hours, wellness days, wellness budget monthly, private healthcare, charity days, time off on your birthday - and more., • Incentives and perks: Lunch & breakfast clubs every quarter, fully paid annual incentive trips every year, dress down Fridays with early finish, regular socials., • Development: From day one, you’ll be learning from the very best. Structured training, real-time feedback, and constant development from people who’ve done it and done it well., • Progression: We aim to get anyone joining us promoted twice in their first year. Who are we looking for? • Experience in a transferable role, for example sales, is highly desirable., • Professional working Mandarin., • No university degree or similar higher education is required., • Rewards are high here, so its a plus if you are motivated by performance based rewards on top of your basic salary., • Competitive, resilient, and ambitious approach to your work., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be talking to people all around the world all day!, • Excited to learn, improve and be trained. You want to get 1% better each day., • You enjoy a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment surrounded by high performers and want to get stuck into building a long term career from day one. This role will initially be on site while you're learning (usually your first few months), then will be on our hybrid structure which is 3 days in the office, 2 working from home. If you’re the kind of person who wants to build a career with real progression, and cares about working in a supportive, social environment, apply here or email .

Company Description Burlington Media Group Ltd is a dynamic independent B2B online media, magazine publisher, and events business. With a growing team of 15 we specialise in supporting the information needs of law firm operational teams, aiding them to make smarter, more informed management decisions Our two-decision maker only brands – Briefing and Legal Practice Management – deliver curated content designed specifically for leadership teams in UK law firms. Additionally, our flagship channel, LegalSupportNetwork.co.uk (LSN), serves as a vibrant online hub and community resource showcasing supplier content for any professionals in law firm operations. Building on years of trusted relationships across the legal sector, we have also developed Unicorn, an interactive data service tailored to suppliers, enabling meaningful connections and driving successful marketing campaigns across the profession. About the Role Are you a natural relationship builder who thrives on creating meaningful connections and delivering impactful solutions? Do you have a passion for sales, an enthusiasm for creating integrated marketing solutions campaigns, and have the determination to grow a thriving client base? We’re seeking a Business Development Manager who will drive new business opportunities on our leading large law brand Briefing. The Briefing portfolio provides cross-media services through digital, events, and research so is ideally suited to someone who is used to portfolio selling. This role will require the individual to work closely with the internal production, content and marketing departments with emphasis on conducting dual calls wherever possible to deliver revenues across our growing portfolio. Key areas of focus on Briefing are the continued growth of our digital content and advertising channels, introduction to our structured conference program and the delivery of high value bespoke research projects. The Business Development Manager will play a central role in the delivery of these revenues and the future development of profitable revenue streams. The role will suit an entrepreneurial sales person with at least 2 years successful media selling experience who is used to handling high value accounts and looking for the next step in their sales career. Key Accountabilities for the Successful Business Development Manager: • Developing relationships using a consultative approach and pitch integrated marketing solutions from the portfolio to existing and new clients., • Play a key role in the development and implementation of the commercial strategy for clients operating within the legal market in conjunction with the commercial director., • Create and deliver a credible sales plan with the express aim of beating your annual quota of £300k in year 1, this must include upselling opportunities and new product development., • Ensure maximum revenue generation and maximum yield through price management, with the aim of exceeding budgets and forecasted revenues., • Drive and contribute to new product development initiatives aimed at generating growth from new, audience appropriate, revenue sources., • Monitor competitor publications, websites and events to seek and convert leads. Also monitor new clients and industry developments for potential leads for conversion, • Understanding market trends and developments to maximise sales opportunities, • Attend industry events as and when needed, this may include overseas events., • Attend regular meetings with central support departments, including those for commercial development, events and digital development., • Keeping a log of all client facing activity and maintaining an accurate pipeline of associated business opportunities in Salesforce. Key Skills & Knowledge: BEHAVIOURS AND KNOWLEDGE • Demonstrate general business awareness, develop in-depth industry knowledge and strong commercial acumen., • Excellent communication skills, oral and written, that includes ensuring information and data is shared across the legal portfolio., • Ability to work on own initiative and offer a pro-active problem-solving approach., • Ability to work in a team environment collaboratively with other business functions to agree deliverables and align resources to business plans., • Ability to organise self to work efficiently and manage conflicting priorities and multiple deadlines., • Ability to facilitate achievement against objectives., • Decisive approach to problem solving and emphasis on high impact delivery. SUCCESS MEASURES • Overall uplift in revenues for your assigned client base, demonstrating a mix of new product development, sales and enhanced revenue generation on existing products., • Achievement of personal and team revenue targets as agreed with the commercial director. What We’re Looking For We value enthusiasm, drive, and a strong sense of ownership. The ideal candidate will bring: • A proven track record in sales or client services, ideally within a B2B or media environment., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • A proactive and organized approach to managing multiple responsibilities., • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms (preferred but not essential)., • A passion for marketing, content, and innovation. Why Join Burlington Media Group? • Opportunity for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment., • A varied and engaging role with the chance to make a real impact., • Access to industry-leading events and an exciting portfolio of brands. Reporting Lines This role reports directly to the Commercial director and works closely with teams across sales, customer success, marketing, and content production. Reward 40% structured commission plus over-rides + benefits Benefits include; • Competitive salary and commission, • 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off, and Christmas Eve, • Generous Westfield health cover for everyday healthcare, • Auto-enroll pension plan with BMG matching up to 3%, • Cycle to work scheme and commuter season ticket loan, • Commit a working day to charity each year on us, • Early finishes on Friday, even earlier on payday, • A well-stocked fridge, plenty of snacks (some healthy, some not so healthy), • Regular social activities, including free fortnightly online yoga and team outings, • Free gym membership (Mortlake building), • Free eye tests, • Free flu jab, • £20 tax free monthly subsidy towards phone and Wi-Fi expenses

Skills Alliance is a high-growth, global Recruitment and Executive Search firm specialising in Life Sciences, Industrials and wider STEM. The role: After an exceptional performance across all our global offices this year, we are now looking to expand our office in London. This role would suit someone who has worked in a transferable industry, and wants to transition into recruitment. To date we count many of the leading Biotech, Pharma, Medical Devices and Med Tech companies as our partners, and are now looking for Trainees who want to work directly with clients like this. Trainee Recruitment Consultant Start date: Jan/Feb 2026 Location: London What does this role involve? • Discover and headhunt high‑calibre candidates for mid‑senior level and retained roles., • Business Development and forging relationships with clients across your market globally. This is a client facing role with a lot of autonomy. You'll not only be responsible for bringing in and attracting clients, but managing accounts once they are onboarded., • Manage the whole candidate journey. That's everything from screening and interviewing candidates, to interview feedback, to negotiating offers and delivering the news., • Become the go‑to expert in your market. We work in one of the most exciting markets globally, and you'll become an expert in your area pretty quickly! What can we offer you? • Earning potential. Recruitment is one of the few careers where you can make a lot of money early in your career. Our commission structure goes up to 50% with no threshold., • Benefits: Flexi-hours, wellness days, wellness budget monthly, private healthcare, charity days, time off on your birthday - and more., • Incentives and perks: Lunch & breakfast clubs every quarter, fully paid annual incentive trips every year, dress down Fridays with early finish, regular socials., • Development: From day one, you’ll be learning from the very best. Structured training, real-time feedback, and constant development from people who’ve done it and done it well., • Progression: We aim to get anyone joining us promoted twice in their first year. Who are we looking for? • Experience in a transferable role, for example sales, is highly desirable., • No university degree or similar higher education is required., • Rewards are high here, so its a plus if you are motivated by performance based rewards on top of your basic salary., • Competitive, resilient, and ambitious approach to your work., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, you will be talking to people all around the world all day!, • Excited to learn, improve and be trained. You want to get 1% better each day., • You enjoy a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment surrounded by high performers and want to get stuck into building a long term career from day one. This role will initially be on site while you're learning (usually your first few months), then will be on our hybrid structure which is 3 days in the office, 2 working from home. If you’re the kind of person who wants to build a career with real progression, and cares about working in a supportive, social environment, apply here or email .

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a Company Secretary. Working closely with the CEO and board, the role is part time, working 2 days per week. The trust is an independent body in England that ensures organizations funded by dormant bank accounts (Better Society Capital, Access Foundation, Youth Futures, Fair4All Finance) stay true to their social missions, overseeing their governance and impact without interfering in daily operations. It holds the Operating Companies accountable for social good, reviewing their strategies, financial reporting, and impact, ensuring they deliver on objectives related to social investment and financial inclusion. The Company Secretary plays a critical governance and compliance role within the organisation. Responsible for ensuring the company complies with legal and regulatory requirements, the Company Secretary supports the Board of Directors, oversees statutory filings, and facilitates best practices in corporate governance. This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of the organisation's governance framework, supporting board effectiveness, and ensuring accurate and timely communication with stakeholders and regulatory bodies, including Companies House and, where applicable, the Charity Commission or Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and will be ICSA/CGI qualified or working toward the qualification. You will also have a strong understanding of UK company law and corporate governance frameworks with high attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. At Prospectus, we’re committed to supporting you through every step of your application. To start, please send us your CV. If your experience is a good fit, we’ll share the full job description and arrange a call to brief you before you formally apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

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