Working for us
We promote and encourage self-help groups, empowering individuals to take better control of their circumstances or conditions, gain strength from others, and improve their self-care.
Our mission is that together with our national network, we inspire and support self-help leaders through connection, skills, and influence.
Our award-winning services include:
- Cancer support services: our Beyond Diagnosis service in partnership with Macmillan and our Primary Care Network work.
- Deaf support services: our Deaf Cancer Support service and Deaf Carers Support network.
- Community outreach and our online Learning Centre.
Our vision is for self-help leaders to make the biggest possible difference. For more people to feel empowered and able to actively take control of their own health and wellbeing.
Current vacancies:
Managing Director (Fixed-Term, 6 Months)
Location: Nottingham – Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 6 months
Hours: Full time (open to part-time as well)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per year
Self Help UK is seeking an experienced and values-driven Managing Director to lead our organisation through a pivotal transition period. This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership to a charity making a powerful difference to communities across the UK.
This fixed-term role (6 months, with potential to extend) will focus on sustaining and strengthening delivery, supporting the board in shaping the charity’s future, and ensuring continued impact for the people we serve.
What we offer:
- £50,000 – £60,000 per year (depending on experience)
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working – just 2 days per week in the office
- Significant flexibility and a supportive, adaptable working culture
- Generous pension scheme
We’re looking for someone with proven senior leadership in the voluntary sector, strong strategic insight, and the ability to lead teams through change with clarity and compassion.
You may also have experience in the following: Managing Director, Charity leadership, Voluntary sector, Non-profit management, Community impact, Third sector, Strategic leadership, Operational management, Transition management, Service delivery sustainability, Board support, Future planning, Stakeholder engagement.
Full job description and person specification [PDF]
How to apply:
We are using an external agency for recruitment to this post. Please view the job post on The Guardian Jobs to apply.
Closing date:
Monday 8th September 2025.
Disability Confident Committed
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.
We are committed to:
- ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
- communicating and promoting vacancies.
- offering an interview to disabled people.
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
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