As a young, energetic and ambitious charity, we support people affected by pulmonary fibrosis and invest in research to find a cure. Do you have the passion and skills we need? We’d love to hear from you: Please get in touch.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis strives to be an organisation of equity and inclusion. Pulmonary Fibrosis does not discriminate. Our team should reflect the diverse communities we exist to support. We warmly welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of age, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.
Current positions
Treasurer Trustee
We are looking for a treasurer trustee to join our vibrant and talented board.
At APF, charity trustees play a vital role in making sure the charity is run in the interests of the people it is there to support. They strategically oversee the management of the charity. Read more here: Become a Trustee
Currently we have a vacancy for a treasurer trustee. At APF we are committed to diversity and inclusion across our staff team, volunteers and trustee board and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, ages and genders. As we work towards making our board truly representative of the PF community we would particularly like to encourage people from Black, Asian and racialised communities to apply.
We are looking for the following skills:
• Significant budgetary and financial experience (may be a qualified accountant) with demonstrable commercial awareness and knowledge or an experienced charity treasurer who has provided strategic financial leadership to a board of trustees (>£3M+ t/o)
• Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes
• Proven ability to communicate and explain complex financial information to a non-financial audience
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices, including developing financial policies, risk management and investment strategies
You’ll be working with our Director of Finance to go through papers ahead of board meetings so you feel confident. APF board meetings are a place to ask questions, challenge ourselves to do better and support each other to achieve our best for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
We ask trustees to meet up to 5 times a year (sometimes online or if in-person we meet in Peterborough, though we always offer hybrid options) on Saturdays every 3 months. Dates are set a year in advance. We also ask trustees to try and attend an annual staff and trustee away day (again in Peterborough, sometimes with hybrid options).
The role description can be found here: Role Description
The Treasurer Trustee Recruitment Pack can be found here: Recruitment Pack
Out of pocket expenses for travel and training will be covered by APF.
We ask you to register your interest with Jonathan Dawson, Director of Finance and Operations. You can contact Jonathan via jonathan@actionpf.org
If you decide to apply to become a trustee we will ask for a written or filmed statement outlining relevant life experience and your motivation for joining the board, along with a current CV if you have one.
Please note: There is no specific closing date for applications.
Joining a board can take several months, as our trustees are volunteers and we work around board meetings and people’s diaries. Do bear with us.
You can learn more about becoming a trustee here and the eligibility criteria: Becoming a Trustee
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, the UK’s leading health and research charity for Pulmonary Fibrosis is seeking an inspiring CEO to lead strategic growth, advocate for patients, foster partnerships, drive fundraising, and shape innovative research initiatives, providing the visionary leadership to empower our community and transform care for those by pulmonary fibrosis.
Pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring) describes a group of interstitial lung diseases where the lungs become progressively stiffer and smaller, eventually leading to low oxygen levels in the blood. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) affects around 70,000 people in the UK. Progressive pulmonary fibrosis is a life-limiting disease. While trends in life expectancy are improving, no one can tell an individual exactly how long they will live, making our work hugely urgent for our community.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the leading national charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF). We are a nationwide charity with a remote-based team and an HQ in Peterborough. Our VISION is to STOP pulmonary fibrosis in its tracks. Established in 2013 by people affected by PF, carers, and healthcare professionals, APF funds support programs (by far the major part of our work), invests in global research and supports other research initiatives, campaigns for improved care and diagnosis, and raises awareness of these diseases. Our pioneering efforts have transformed the landscape of PF awareness and care standards, empowering people and advancing research.
As our next CEO, you will champion the centring of people, drive strategic growth, foster existing and new partnerships, and enhance our fundraising efforts. Leading a dedicated team, you will shape and execute a dynamic five-year strategy, prioritising impactful initiatives to improve the well-being of people. This includes expanding outreach, enhancing care pathways, and influencing transformative change in partnership with stakeholders. You must embody innovation, ambition, collaboration, and resilience to advance our mission and drive positive outcomes for the PF community.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Salary: Circa £75,000
Contract: Permanent, full time
Location: Peterborough – flexible working but on average, 2 days per week in the office
As well as a strong alignment with our mission, vision and values, you will demonstrate:
- Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, providing clear direction and rigorous planning.
- Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate high-performing teams.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering trust and maintaining a positive culture.
- Ambition and innovation in developing realistic and challenging plans.
- Judgement and decisiveness in tough prioritisation decisions.
- Strong ambassadorial skills, building strategic relationships with stakeholders.
- Effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise shifting demands.
- Sharp financial acumen in budgeting and resource management.
- Outstanding track record of strategic leadership, ideally within a national charity.
- Deep understanding of NHS structure, commissioning, and service delivery.
- Proven experience in influencing and developing partnerships with senior stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of service delivery, income generation, and fundraising.
- Accomplished in risk and crisis management and robust governance.
- Desirable: Some understanding of respiratory medicine and the needs of people affected by respiratory conditions and diseases.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive@harrishill.co.uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 13th May 2024.
Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Office Volunteers - Peterborough
Why do we need you?
At APF we understand how important good administration is. You will be helping to ensure the smooth running of our work so that we make the best use of donations received, more PF patients and carers have good support, and we can fund more research into treatments and a cure. This role will involve working with the current Charity Administrators to assist them in offering administrative support to the whole team.
Your gift of time can be planned to suit you and the needs of the Charity. This role can be flexible and work around your existing commitments. You don’t need to give a lot of time to make a big difference.
Location: You would assist us at our national office in Peterborough
Volunteers need to be over 18 and commit 2-5 hours a week to volunteering.
For an initial conversation about the role please call us for an informal chat: 01733 839642 or contact recruitment@actionpf.org