CEO

Campaign for Better Transport is looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with strong leadership credentials and a personal style that inspires staff and partners to work with them. The CEO takes the lead in representing the organisation to a range of external stakeholders, policy makers and influencers and in seeking opportunities to expand and promote the role of the organisation. The CEO is responsible for ensuring the organisation delivers on its long-term strategy and annual business plans and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial health of the organisation.

Job description

•  £75,000
• 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working from home and office in central London

Person specification

 The candidate should have a strong commitment to Campaign for Better Transport’s mission and values, and the development of sustainable transport. This is a senior role, suitable for a candidate with significant demonstrable experience in a related field. The role will be particularly attractive to those that are able to demonstrate success in charity income generation and product development.

• Strategic leadership: Proven track record in leadership roles within the nonprofit, political, or public sectors operating at a board level
• Fundraising: Demonstrable success in fundraising, donor management, and financial oversight
• External relations and advocacy: Track record of engagement with diverse stakeholders, from leaders and corporates to politicians and grassroots groups
• People and culture leadership: Ability to inspire, empower and lead teams toward ambitious goals
• Political acumen: Strong understanding of the political environment, both at a local and national level.