Moon Executive Search

A mix of online, some blended and some in person meetings. The Board meets Quarterly with c two away days and one sub committee meeting per quarter. Estimated time commitment overall is c1 day per month of time.

Second Step is a leading mental health Charity that’s been putting mental health first for people in Bristol and the South West for over 30 years. They were founded on the firm belief that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own.

Working alongside the NHS, local authorities and other agencies, Second Step offers practical help and emotional support tailored to each individual. Their services are recovery and strengths-based, and psychologically and trauma-informed. They work within the mental health, homelessness and recovery sectors, supporting people with moderate to serious mental health issues and those living with multiple disadvantages and complex needs. Second Step aims to enable their clients to build resilience and self-agency, by developing self-management skills and peer support systems. This results in reduced mental health inequalities and promotes inclusion in communities.

Their mission is to promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. They have ambitious plans for the future, having already been appointed as Lead Partner on Bristol City Council’s inspiring Changing Futures programme. To assist with the delivery of their strategic objectives, they’re seeking a Trustee to join their Board.

This is an exciting opportunity for a rewarding and influential role within the organisation. The Trustees will help determine the organisational strategy and future direction, while ensuring their decisions are well-founded. The Board is responsible for ensuring appropriate business plans and financial budgets are in place, while complying with statutory and financial regulations. They make sure that Second Step is well governed and will monitor performance against set objectives.

The successful candidates will have experience in strategic decision-making, ideally from a senior management position, they are hoping to hear from individuals with experience in:

• Mental health delivery at a senior strategic/operational level.
Or:
• Organisation development currently working at a senior strategic level in a medium to large-sized organisation.

Knowledge of governance arrangements in the non-profit and Charity sector is highly desirable, as is the ability to form strong relationships with stakeholders and partners. The Trustees will share the values and ethos of Second Step and be committed to helping others through mental health support. Motivational individuals, who can inspire others to deliver to vision of Second Step.

For further details and to apply, please contact Leighann Beck via recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting the applicable reference number: MC2527 Closing date: 16th February 2025.

In-person and online meetings based in London and Bristol
Circa 20-22 days per annum required of time

Together for Short Lives is the leading Charity for children’s palliative care in the UK. They believe in a future where every seriously ill child and their family has access to high-quality palliative care, when and where they need it.

The organisation works with healthcare professionals to improve care delivery, raise funds for healthcare funding gaps, and campaigns for policies that give lasting support to seriously ill children and their families. They strive to increase the number of healthcare professionals and ensure they are supported to provide the best possible standard of care. Furthermore, their Family Support Hub offers practical, emotional and financial support to relatives of seriously ill children and connects them with families in similar situations.

Together for Short Lives’ vision is that every seriously ill child and their family receives high-quality palliative and end-of-life care and support. They aim to achieve this through a 10-year strategic plan – Making Every Moment Count. By improving access and quality of care, this strategy aims to ensure seriously ill children and their families can make the most of every moment they have together, whether it’s for years, months or only hours. They're seeking a Chair of the Board of Trustees to help mould their approach and turn this strategy into reality.

As Chair, you’ll ensure the Board operates cohesively and collaboratively, overseeing governance and providing strategic direction. You will provide clear, engaging and confident leadership to the Trustees and support the Chief Executive on issues relating to the Charity’s sustainability and overall impact. Your responsibilities will include promoting the highest standards of conduct, financial probity, regulatory compliance and risk management, alongside reviewing the performance of the Executive Team against set objectives. Additionally, you’ll act as an ambassador for Together for Short Lives, championing their mission and vision.

The organisation is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Chair with the time and capacity to lead the Board. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with different audiences, particularly parents, professionals and key partners. Ideally, they will have experience in children’s palliative care, either in health, social care or education context, alongside the strategic insight to drive the Charity forward. Furthermore, the Chair will have a proven track record in Charity governance and embody the values of Together for Short Lives.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of children’s palliative care and family support. If you’re passionate about this matter, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details and to apply, please contact Sandy Hinks quoting the applicable reference number: MC2489

Bristol-based Office (Hybrid) – 37 hours per week
Up to £45,262 + Benefits

Wesport (West of England Sport Trust) helps people and communities benefit from the transformative power of physical activity. The Charity supports organisations to improve the delivery of sport and physical activity initiatives across the region.

Wesport aims to inspire active lives, creating the conditions wherever possible to help everyone move more. They look to establish conditions for long-term change, creating inclusive structures and enabling everyone to be physically active. The organisation collaborates with local authorities in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, and South.

The organisation is seeking a new Director of Place and Communities to aid the development and implementation of Wesport’s strategy.

In this Executive Leadership role, you’ll build strategic relationships across the communities that Wesport operates in, utilising national and regional strategy, priorities and plans. You will lead the utilisation of Sport England’s funding across places and communities, including the Movement Fund and Place Investment while supporting the planning and management of other programmes and projects. Furthermore, you’ll provide motivational leadership to staff, promoting place-based and whole-system thinking. You will also help develop resources that measure the Charity’s local and overall impact.

Wesport hope to hear from skilled communicators, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of forging strong relationships and successful partnerships, ideally within physical activity, health/wellbeing or the VCSE sector. They will be proficient in advocacy and influencing upwards, with experience reporting and presenting to key stakeholders, funders and other influential parties. Additionally, the Director of Place and Communities will understand the inequalities that prevent equitable access to active lifestyles. They will be able to motivate and inspire others towards a shared goal and be committed to continuous self-improvement and Wesport’s values.

This is an exciting opportunity to improve lives and communities in the West of England through physical activity.

For further details and to apply, please contact Sandy Hinks via recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting the applicable reference number: MC2545

Time Commitment: 5 Main Board Meetings per annum + subsidiary board/Committee meetings, mainly in person; in between formal meetings, email and telephone

Location: flexible

Remuneration: £8k P/Annum + reasonable expenses

Moon Executive Search is delighted to be working with SWIG Ltd to identify two new Non-Executive Directors for their board
For more than 30 years, SWIG has provided debt finance (up to £250,000) to micro and small businesses throughout the greater southwest. This is true gap funding as most banks do not operate small loans in the SME sector. SWIG operates from offices in Truro and Bristol with front line business development managers spread throughout the region. SWIG measures success by economic and social impact as well as financial sustainability. SWIG lends its own funds at risk and has fee-based arrangements to manage external Funds, having headline contracts with Start-Up Loans Company and British Business Bank.

SWIG is now seeking two new board members to join the board of SWIG Ltd. These persons will be both members and directors. In addition to board responsibilities to ensure good governance and a successful business, the board is particularly engaged with overseeing financial performance, supporting growth, consideration of new strategic directions/projects, and provides scrutiny of business plans, budgets and other key operational plans. NEDs are also expected to contribute to the promotion and positioning of the organisation with external stakeholders, working in a collaborative manner.

In recruiting two new NEDs,
• SWIG is particularly interested in individuals with first-hand experience in SME business ownership and management; marketing and business development; financial broker networks; fintech; business transformation/growth and digital innovation - ideally as a previous board (NED or Executive) member.
• As one of the new NEDs will also join the board of the main operational subsidiary, SWIG Finance, an understanding of business lending, fund management; finance literacy; compliance and regulation; HR and organisation design is highly desirable.
• Further, one of the new NEDs should aspire to step into the SWIG Ltd Chair role as a planned succession in early 2026. Extensive board experience is required for this position.
These positions offer the successful individuals the opportunity to play a leading role in an ambitious, impact orientated and growing not-for-profit financial organisation, which in turn supports the vibrant micro/SME sector.

To Apply:
Please send a CV and covering letter to our retained Search consultants Vanessa Moon or Simon Quinn via recruit@moonexecsearch.com by close of business on Friday 14th February 2025 quoting reference MC2560 or call us on 01275 371200 if you would like further information.

NB SWIG has retained Search Firm Moon Executive Search for this campaign and therefore are unable to accept CV’s from third party agencies. All CV’s and expression of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Executive Search for consideration.