Chief executive officer jobs in london

Save the Children UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a purpose-driven, collaborative, and influential leader with extensive strategic experience to join us as our Executive Director of UK Impact. In this role, you will lead our UK Impact group—comprising teams across the devolved nations, as well as the north and south of England—to ensure that families have the resources, services, and power they need to end child poverty.

This is a critical and growing area of our work, and we are committed to deepening our investment and expanding our impact across the UK. 

You will also oversee our Public Affairs, Campaigns and Organising, and Child & Youth Participation departments. Working collaboratively across Save the Children UK and with external partners to deliver lasting, systemic change for children and families. 

This is a permanent hybrid role, based out of our London Farringdon office. The nature of this role is likely to require a presence in our offices or with partners 3 days a week. 

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About the role 

As Executive Director of UK Impact, you will lead our ambitious strategy to end child poverty in the UK by working alongside families, communities, grassroots organisations, and national-level actors.

You will ensure that Save the Children UK is a human-centric, impact-driven organisation where children and communities are empowered, and where the systems and structures needed to achieve lasting change are influenced and reshaped through collaborative, inclusive leadership. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead and inspire a highly skilled team of leaders reduce the impact and reach of child poverty in the UK. 

• Strengthen our influencing impact through local, devolved country-level and national networks. 

• Share funds and expertise with grassroots community organisations to strengthen their capacity and collaborate on shared goals. 

• Build internal and external capacity to learn, share learning and influence lasting change. 

• Empower local communities with the resources and autonomy to drive change in their areas. 

• Champion inclusive leadership, agile working, and a human-centred, values-driven organisational culture. 

• Provide children with safe and meaningful opportunities to shape our work, influence decision-makers, and improve their lives and communities.

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Excellent strategic and systems thinking skills with a proven ability to adapt ways of working in a fast-changing context. 

• Extensive experience creating lasting change for children in the UK across multiple sectors, including government, communities, and networks. 

• Deep understanding of, and commitment to, sharing power, knowledge, and resources more equally with those who share our mission. 

• Strong track record of driving systemic change through programming, advocacy and/or policy, using relevant political theories of change. 

• Demonstrable experience leading high-performing senior teams with a focus on inclusive, autonomous, and accountable ways of working. 

• Outstanding influencing, relationship-building and communication skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders. 

• A strong personal commitment to championing equity, diversity, inclusion and building a culture of belonging. 

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values. 

What we offer you 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others.

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

This role is based in Farringdon, London, with a salary of approximately £120K.

We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits. 

Advert closing date: 18th May 

First stage interviews are expected to take place week commencing 2nd June. 

Second stage interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9th June.   

Save the Children UK is looking for a leader with extensive strategic experience in global development and international cooperation. As our new Executive Director of Global Impact, you will lead our Global Impact group in driving transformative change for children. 

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work directly with the Chief Executive Officer; and collaborate with Save the Children International colleagues, global donors, UK government representatives and external partners. 

This is a permanent full-time role, offering hybrid work based in our London Farringdon office. The nature of this role is likely to require a presence in our offices or with partners 3 days a week. 

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. 

About the role 

As Executive Director of Global Impact, you will lead a high-performing group of departments to build partnerships, deliver global policy and advocacy insights, increase humanitarian and development funding, and influence UK and global actors on the key issues affecting children. 

You will also play a pivotal role in championing diversity, equity and inclusion, and enabling Save the Children UK's journey towards a more human-centric, agile and impact-focused organisation. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead and deliver a clear overall vision and strategy for Save the Children UK's international engagement, aligning closely with the broader global movement. 

• Manage and drive strategic performance across the Global Impact group to ensure focus on high-value activities that deliver measurable results for children. 

• Provide leadership to senior team members and support a culture of high autonomy, accountability, and collaboration in line with inclusive and human-centred leadership practices. 

• Oversee and ensure Save the Children's commitment to legal, ethical, and safeguarding standards across all its work. 

• Actively champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in all areas of leadership and decision-making to foster a culture of belonging and empowerment. 

• Shape a sustainable business model that delivers effectively on Save the Children UK's global priorities. 

About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Excellent strategic and systems thinking, with a track record of leading teams to shape and execute ambitious goals in complex, fast-changing environments. 

• Deep expertise in global development, humanitarian issues, and/or advocacy, including working with donors, institutional actors, and global partners. 

• Strong understanding of political theories of change and proven experience achieving long-term impact through programming, policy and advocacy. 

• Demonstrated experience of leading inclusive, agile and human-centred teams, with a high degree of accountability, autonomy, and learning. 

• Outstanding influencing and communication skills, with the ability to represent SCUK at the highest levels and across diverse networks. 

• A deep personal and professional commitment to power-sharing, DEI and creating inclusive, thriving team cultures. 

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose in striving for a better future for young people across the world. We are committed to supporting and enabling our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment, good work/life balance, and to allow them to give their best towards our mission. 

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

This role is based in Farringdon, London, with a salary of approximately £120K.

We provide a wide range of employee benefits to reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.

To learn more about the position, please review the Job Pack and Job Description in the attached documents. 

Advert closing date: 18 May 

First stage interviews are expected to take place week commencing 2 June . 

Second stage interviews are expected to take place week commencing 9 June.

Bring your charismatic drive and passion for environmental issues to lead CPRE London towards its vision and manage its strategic direction and delivery. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation at the cutting edge of policy regarding green spaces and the environment, housing and planning. You will manage a small but motivated team of staff and dedicated volunteers. We are looking for candidates with the confidence to pitch for new funding, coupled with achievements in lobbying and liaison work across the environmental space.

CPRE London is a leading environmental charity in the capital, an independent charity and the London regional branch (1 of 42) of the national CPRE organisation, ‘The Countryside Charity’.

The focus of our campaigning is to make London a well-planned, greener, climate-resilient and nature rich city, which benefits everyone.

Skills in leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management are needed to run our operations. In addition to leading CPRE London you will run our London-based urban projects with allies in the environmental sector.  You will also work closely with a supportive board of trustees. 

Currently at the exciting stage of developing the London Tree Ring project, additionally we are involved in many more initiatives such as Healthy Streets Scorecard and GoParks London.

We are looking to recruit a CEO (Director) to support us in an exciting period of growth. Over the next 5 years, we will double our reach and impact. The CEO (Director) will lead us through this transformative period. 

Since 2011 Disability Africa has developed a model using playschemes as hubs to deliver essential lifesaving services to extremely vulnerable disabled children and to end their exclusion in low-income African communities. Using this model, we have worked with project partners in Kenya, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Zambia. 680 disabled children have now attended our projects more than 90,000 times since 2011. Now the charity is planning to grow and expand with our 5-year plan (‘DA2029’) to replicate the Disability Africa Model to reach more disabled children across Africa.

By 2029 we will: 
• Start work with at least 4 new partners in Africa (as well as expected growth at our existing projects). 
• Deliver 160,000 attendances by at least 1,500 disabled children in 7 African countries. 
• Grow and reach as many disabled children as possible - we know we can’t do it all by ourselves - so we will engage other international NGOs to adopt our model of inclusion. 

Disability Africa is a four-day week employer.

HUMEN, a groundbreaking charity preventing men from suffering in silence and dying too young, is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer in London to build upon the transformative work of our visionary founder CEO, River Hawkins.

Job Purpose
The CEO will lead HUMEN into its next phase of growth, expanding our reach and impact in providing safe spaces for men to talk, listen, and connect. You will be responsible for driving our mission forward with innovation and productivity. The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies well as a strong background in advertising and marketing.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in securing substantial funding and developing innovative fundraising strategies, including experience with digital campaigns and online giving platform. Exceptional expertise in advertising and marketing is essential, with a focus on creating viral social media content and implementing multi-channel digital marketing initiatives.
Innovation will be key, as the ideal candidate should be able to pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact, such as leveraging artificial intelligence for fundraising and engagement. A strong grasp of data analytics and digital trends will be necessary to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving charitable sector.
The new CEO should be a tech-savvy leader, comfortable with emerging digital trends and platforms, and able to drive digital transformation across the organisation. This includes understanding the potential of technologies like blockchain for transparent donation tracking and exploring innovative concepts such as virtual reality experiences for donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a bold strategic plan to scale HUMEN's impact across the UK
• Expand The HUMEN Space 1-1 
• Cultivate partnerships with corporate entities, public figures, and other charities to amplify our message

Fundraising and Marketing

• Spearhead innovative fundraising campaigns that capture public attention and drive significant revenue growth
• Develop high-profile, multi-channel marketing initiatives that challenge societal norms around masculinity and mental health
• Create viral social media content that resonates with our target audience and increases engagement

Operational Excellence

As part of a small team, the CEO must be comfortable with getting involved in all aspects of the organisation's operations, including:

• Maintaining a flexible approach to work, ready to step in wherever needed
• Performing administrative tasks when necessary
• Manage a small team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of innovation and compassion
• Ensure financial sustainability through diverse income streams and prudent financial management
• Maintain the highest standards of governance and compliance

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of leading a fast-growing organisation, preferably in the charity sector
• Exceptional skills in advertising, marketing, and fundraising, with demonstrable success in creating high-impact campaigns
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing budgets
• Experience in building and nurturing corporate partnerships

Personal Qualities

• Visionary leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Creative thinker with a flair for developing attention-grabbing initiatives
• Passionate advocate for men's mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences

About HUMEN and River Hawkins

HUMEN was founded by the River Hawkins who has revolutionised the approach to men's mental health. Through his innovative vision, HUMEN has created a preventative and non-clinical space for men to connect, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and mental health support.

The successful candidate will build upon River's groundbreaking work, which includes:

• Expanding The HUMEN Space 1-1, a unique model for men's mental health support
• Producing powerful and innovative campaigns featuring high-profile individuals discussing men's mental health
• Creating a movement that values inner health as much as outer health for men
• Fundraising a minimum of £600,000, with a 15% increase year on year

What We're Looking For

• We seek a leader who can match River Hawkins' innovative spirit and take HUMEN to new heights. The ideal candidate will:
• Launch daring campaigns that spark national conversations about men's mental health
• Create unexpected collaborations with brands and public figures to reach new audiences
• Develop immersive experiences that challenge perceptions and drive engagement
• Pioneer the use of technology to scale our impact and reach men in new ways

Fundraising Expertise

• The ideal CEO for HUMEN should possess:
• Extensive experience in leading and executing successful fundraising campaigns
• A strong network of potential donors, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners
• Proficiency in diverse fundraising methods, including digital campaigns, events, and major gift solicitation

Key Fundraising Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure HUMEN's financial sustainability and growth
• Personally engage in high-level donor cultivation and solicitation
• Oversee the creation of compelling fundraising materials and campaigns that resonate with HUMEN's mission

Demonstrated Fundraising Success

• The candidate should be able to showcase:
• A history of meeting or exceeding ambitious fundraising targets
• Experience in diversifying funding streams to create a robust and resilient financial foundation
• Success in securing major gifts and establishing long-term partnerships with significant donors

The ideal candidate will lead by example, showing that no task is beneath them and fostering a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck culture within the organisation. While this role is hybrid and primarily remote, we are a London-based charity, and the successful candidate must be based in London to attend in-person meetings and events as required. This hands-on approach will be crucial in maintaining HUMEN's agility and efficiency as it grows and expands its impact. By prioritising solid fundraising experience and innovative campaigning, HUMEN can ensure its next CEO will not only continue the visionary work of River Hawkins but also secure the financial resources necessary to expand the charity's impact on men's mental health across the UK and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to lead a charity at the forefront of men's mental health, building on an exceptional foundation to create lasting change in society.

London Based Candidate Required

The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for the management, strategic direction, and visionary leadership of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA). They will drive organisational sustainability and impact by:

• Setting, with the Committee of Trustees, the overall direction of ILPA and developing both all-encompassing and project aligned strategies and outcomes.
• Managing ILPA’s day to day operations.
• Managing human resource matters, including reporting lines and working with staff to ensure the effective running of the Secretariat.
• Ensuring the financial viability of ILPA.
• Ensuring that ILPA is accountable to its members and that they are engaged in its work.
• Supporting the Board of Trustees, so that they can both fulfil their responsibilities and support ILPA meaningfully.

This is an opportunity to take on a new leadership position in a unique educational charity. As part of our succession planning, Number Champions is recruiting a CEO to take on all management of the charity and to help the board define and deliver its strategy. This will be our most senior staff position.

Background - Number Champions

We train volunteers to use games and other creative activities in primary schools in one-to-one sessions with children to help them gain confidence and skills in maths. This support helps put children on track to achieve their full potential in a world where numeracy is a vital building block. Over half the children we support are from disadvantaged backgrounds, which is where the need is greatest.

Founded in 2018, we have already helped over 1,500 children. We now have 115 volunteers running weekly sessions. This year they are helping 334 children in 38 partner schools across London, and we plan to continue to grow organically every year to support more children.

Our vision is not just that we grow in scale, but that through our example other organisations copy our model, and that eventually all primary school children will have access to volunteer support in maths.

CEO role

The CEO will be a new permanent role, reporting to our founder Chair and to the board of trustees. You will take on all aspects of managing our award-winning charity and drive the board process of setting and delivering strategy. This will include financial management of the charity and involvement in fundraising. This is in the context of our succession plan, whereby our Chair will hand over the executive responsibilities which he currently exercises on a pro bono basis. This is to allow us to recruit a new Chair within two years.

You will line manage the Head of Operations - our current senior employee, who manages our other two staff. The role will be part time for the equivalent of 3 days a week.

Location

You will work mainly remotely, although you will be expected to attend periodic meetings in London. We therefore require candidates to live within commuting distance of Central London, giving maximum flexibility for both the employee and the charity.

Person specification

Candidates must be able to show previous success as a member of the Senior Leadership Team of a charity. You should be a collaborative worker able to build productive working relationships with people throughout the charity and beyond. As continuing our growth is a strategic goal, we need you to have experience in marketing.

We have a high-performing staff team, and a key requirement is that you are able to continue to develop the team. You therefore need the interpersonal skills to keep the existing staff motivated, productive, and appreciated. You will also require the confidence to implement changes you identify as important. As you will take over all the executive responsibilities of the charity’s founder Chair, you will also need the sensitivity to navigate any resultant issues.

The full role and person specification is attached to this advertisement.

If you believe you are a good candidate but you do not meet the exact requirements we have set, please do apply explaining why you are well qualified.

Potential

There is huge potential for you to develop the charity to support many more children while maintaining or improving quality of delivery. You will also have the opportunity to identify and achieve additional strategic goals.

In parallel, you will be able to progress your own career in an organisation with a positive culture, whose trustees, staff, and volunteers are passionate about improving children’s educational and life chances.

We hope that you will be motivated to apply to our role.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Mind Over Mountains to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer. 

Mind Over Mountains is an ambitious and innovative mental health charity that enables people to thrive through therapeutic outdoor experiences. We enable people to restore and sustain their mental health and wellbeing through a highly integrated practice that brings together walking in nature, mindfulness, and professional coaching and counselling. 

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership to the charity, working with the core team and board of trustees.
• Bring commercial and fundraising leadership, including the development of new commercial partnerships and continuing the development of the charity’s fundraising function.
• Develop and maintain the charity’s national and regional partnerships. 
• Have accountability for the charity’s financial position.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion as integral to our work and values.

If you are inspired and excited by what Mind Over Mountains does, we’d love to hear from you. 

Job title Chief Executive Officer

Salary £75,000 FTE

Location Home working with travel

Employment term Permanent / flexible - 4 or 5 days per week

How to apply:

If you would like to receive an information pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks via the apply button. 

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday  14th May 2025

Both Mind Over Mountains and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Operational Leadership:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Senior Management Team's and it’s operational functions, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance productivity and ensure compliance.
• Continuously streamline processes and workflows to improve operational performance.
• Deputise for the CEO when required, representing the organisation at events, meetings, and in day-to-day operations.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with the CEO and support, manage and develop the senior management to shape and execute the charity’s strategic plan.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and tracking progress.
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost optimisation, and improved service delivery.

Board of Trustees Liaison:

• Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees on operational performance, strategic initiatives, and financial matters.
• Work closely with the CEO to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with the Board's expectations.
• Attend Board meetings and provide insights on operational challenges, opportunities, and key achievements.

Financial Management:

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring the efficient use of resources.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions as necessary.
• Drive cost-efficiency initiatives while maintaining a focus on quality and service outcomes.

People Management and Development:

• Line manage and develop the SMT (nine managers)
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish performance goals and metrics for staff, offering regular feedback and development support.
• Promote an inclusive, diverse work environment that values employee engagement and professional growth.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Implement internal controls and governance practices to safeguard the charity’s reputation and assets.

Are you a charity leader with a passion for promoting and supporting breastfeeding across the UK?

A unique opportunity has arisen within a national breastfeeding charity to lead the organisation through an exciting new phase of development.

The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) is looking for an inspiring and dynamic new chief executive in our first ever paid leadership role. This role will bring together trustees, staff and volunteers to build and develop the work of the charity in pursuit of our vision:  to create an environment where women and families are supported to have a positive breastfeeding experience, and lactation is valued.

You will have significant experience in a leadership role within a charity or healthcare setting, and will lead on the implementation of our new organisational strategy. The CEO will provide both strategic leadership and operational management, and develop a sustainable income generation plan to secure the long-term future of the charity.

As the public face and spokesperson for the organisation, you will have excellent communication skills, along with the broader skills and experience needed to collaborate with a diverse and complex volunteer team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the ABM’s ethos and values and solid experience in a senior leadership role.

The Administrators wish to appoint a Secretary and Chief Executive Officer to assist them in the management of the Fund’s affairs and the strategic development and operational oversight of its two Cemeteries.

This is a part-time position (three days per week, with flexible hours to be agreed) offering a salary of £30,000 - £36,000 per annum (£50,000-£60,000 pro rata). The role is well-suited to remote working, with regular visits to the cemeteries required.

Closing Date: 28 April 2025

About the Secular Clergy Common Fund

The Fund was established around 1701 and is a charity providing grants to support sick and retired Catholic priests in the South-East of England, who are the members of the Fund. The Fund also looks after two Victorian Catholic cemeteries in London. The six Administrators of the Fund are elected by the members and act as Trustees of the charity.

Key Responsibilities

1. To provide leadership for and line management of the Fund and its cemeteries, in line with strategies and policies developed in partnership with the Administrators.

2. Together with the Chief Administrator, to enable the Administrators to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity and to ensure that they receive timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.

3. To administer the grant making and membership activities of the Secular Clergy Common fund, in line with the rules of the Fund and in the light of the decisions of the Administrators.

Key Tasks

1. Governance

· To act as the clerk and executive officer for the Administrators of the Fund.

o To clerk meetings of the Administrators (3 or 4 per year).

o Liaison with Auditors, Investment Managers, Bankers, Solicitors, Health and Safety Adviser, Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and others as directed or agreed with the Administrators.

o To report significant matters in a timely manner to the Chief Administrator.

· To assist the Administrators in review of their operational and strategic risks and the implementation and monitoring of measures arising from this.

· To advise the Administrators on the strategic development of the charity.

· To ensure that the charity fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities

o To periodically review the charity’s arrangements for Employment, GDPR and Health and Safety other significant areas and present recommendations to the Administrators to bring them up to date.

2. Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘The Fund’)

· To maintain records of members, including correspondence for admission of new members and receipt of subscriptions.

· To liaise with the Administrators for the making of grants.

· To make payments of grants and other dues on behalf of the Fund.

· To receive donations and legacies on behalf of the Administrators.

· To maintain financial records for the Fund

o Including of investment portfolio transactions as advised by Investment Managers (HSBC Private Bank).

· To arrange the AGM and dinner.

3. St Mary’s & St Patrick’s Cemeteries

· To act as line manager for the two cemeteries and work closely with the Cemetery Manager.

· To assist the Administrators in developing a medium- to long-term strategy for the cemeteries.

· To manage the strategic development of the cemeteries as financially sustainable ‘places of rest and hope, comfort to the living, signs of their hope for unending life’.

· To assist the Cemetery Manager in development of action plans for the cemeteries, agree them with the Administrators and support their implementation.

· To ensure that all policies and procedures for the cemeteries are up to date and compliant with all relevant areas of legislation and regulation, and reflective of good practice, reviewing and developing them as appropriate and agreeing key policies with the Administrators.

· To assist with accounting and finance for the cemeteries, possibly including accounting, payments and payroll.

· To address issues concerning the cemeteries which the Cemetery Manager has been unable to resolve.

Person Specification.

The post-holder should be able to:

Work well with key stakeholders: catholic clergy and members of the public

Support the aims ethos of the charity

Advise on strategic development

Understand, develop and implement systems for regulatory compliance

Manage employees

Confidently use IT for communication and data management (Microsoft 365)

Effectively instruct and make use of professional services (accountants, surveyors etc)

Manage basic accounting processes with Xero

A successful candidate is likely to hold a good degree or equivalent professional experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the biggest sport charities in the world, and make a difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people every year. Launched in 2010 to support the delivery of the Premier League Communities strategy, our client distributes around £35million a year to professional football club community organisations (CCOs), from the Premier League and partners.

Chief Executive

London (Hybrid) - willingness to travel within England & Wales when required

£100,000 - £115,000 (commensurate with skill set and experience)

As Chief Executive, you will be responsible for leading a team of 30 to deliver Board-approved strategic priorities - ensuring the organisation is operationally excellent and delivering outstanding social impact. 

The successful candidate will bring: 

• Senior leadership experience with the ability to drive a collaborative, high performing culture across the charity
• Experience navigating complex structures to develop and deliver shared strategies whilst ensuring operational excellence
• Experience of successfully delivering social impact for beneficiaries, and evaluating it to steer future focus
• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, from local communities to senior leaders
• Knowledge of progressive grant-making in sport and/or social impact sector

For more information on the role including how to apply, please view the dedicated microsite by clicking 'Apply via website'

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for applications: 4th May 2025   

Interviews with Prospectus: 7th - 9th May 2025

Panel Interviews: w/c 26th May 2025 & 2nd June

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

Brief role description:

Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role will ensure the smooth running of a fast-paced executive office. As a key support to the CEO and SMT, the PA will manage schedules, oversee correspondence, and drive efficient administrative processes. They will coordinate meetings, board papers, and governance tasks, while also supporting operational planning and event logistics. This role requires exceptional organisation, discretion, experience in minute taking and the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of a dynamic leadership environment. The PA must also embody and uphold the charity’s values - Expert, Passionate, Resilient, Supportive, Open and Honest, and Collaborative - in all aspects of their work.

​

​Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity Website.

​

Do you have previous experience supporting senior executives or board-level professionals? Are you a proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative? Do you have experience in minute taking, excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities? Have a look at the Job Description attached.

​

​What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

​

If Discretion and Professionalism are your middle names, submit your CV and Cover letter by Monday, 5 May 2025.

​

​Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

​We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

CEO

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead a local, independent, self-funded charity that exists to improve the lives of older people in Lewisham and Southwark, through its next chapter of strategic growth and community impact.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: London, with services based in Lewisham and Southwark (hybrid working available)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 11 May 2025 (we encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the recruitment early should we find the right candidate prior to the closing date)

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected, independent local charity that makes a lasting difference to the lives of older people in Lewisham and Southwark. As Chief Executive, you will set the strategic direction, ensure operational excellence, and act as a passionate advocate for older people.

You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, senior leadership team and staff to lead and grow a diverse portfolio of services – including health and wellbeing, social prescribing, outreach, advice and day care. Your leadership will ensure the charity remains responsive, financially sustainable, and rooted in the needs of the communities we serve.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clear, inspiring leadership aligned with our mission and values
• Developing and delivering strategic plans in collaboration with the Board
• Maintaining strong financial oversight and income generation strategy
• Leading and supporting our staff team and dedicated volunteers
• Building effective partnerships across health, social care and the voluntary sector
• Ensuring high standards of service delivery, governance and safeguarding
• Responsible for an annual income and expenditure of around £2.3m-£3m and a workforce of 50-100 staff and 100-200 volunteers.

About you:

You are a values-driven leader who brings strategic thinking, a collaborative approach and a strong track record of delivering impact. You understand the challenges facing older people and have the credibility to build partnerships across sectors. Positive and proactive, you will have a passion for creating inclusive communities where older people can thrive.

You’ll bring:

• Senior leadership experience in a charity, public or social care setting
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Strong experience in fundraising, income generation, and financial management.
• Experience in financial planning, budget oversight, and driving long-term financial sustainability.
• Proven track record of managing change and organisational resilience.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion and co-production
• Passion for empowering communities and improving later life

The charity are committed to being an inclusive organisation that actively values diversity. The CEO will play a leading role in embedding equitable and inclusive practices across the charity, ensuring that services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all older people in their communities.

They welcome applications from individuals with lived experience or backgrounds that are underrepresented in leadership roles, including but not limited to people from Black, Asian and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and people with experience of socio-economic disadvantage.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity CEO, Director of Services, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Strategy, Social Care Leader, Non-Profit Executive, Community Services Director, Chief Executive, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.