CEO

Are you an influential leader looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to shape the next decade of this leading charity’s future?

Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) is looking for a new CEO, someone who will be able to build on the success of the past but influence a new future - could this be you?

CHSF provides vital funding and resources to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit in providing life-saving medical equipment, parent accommodation for families and essential ward resources. At CHSF they recognise that caring for people with congenital heart disease involves so much more than just treating the heart itself, which is why they care for the heart, mind, family and future.

The Role

The CEO will be responsible for providing leadership, direction and overall management of Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, ensuring the charity delivers its mission, strategies and charitable objectives. Duties will include:

• Producing clear strategic and annual plans to determine the development and future direction of the charity in close collaboration with the Board of Trustees and staff team.
• Leading the charity’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and developing and maintaining an inclusive culture where CHSF staff feel valued, motivated.
• Building strong relationships and work in partnership with the hospital and other charity partners that complement and support CHSF current and future objectives
• Overseeing the management and coordination of service delivery and quality standards
• Leading on the overall fundraising strategy, identifying growth targets and quarterly income projections and leading on the appropriate use of reserves

The Person

We are looking for a visionary leader! An adaptable, charismatic and influential individual who is passionate about the values, ethos and mission of the charity. The skills and experience we are looking for include:

• A demonstrable track record of working in a senior strategic leadership role within a charitable context
• Evidence of working with staff teams and board members to ensure strong and effective financial management
• Strong networking and influencing skills with an expertise in building and leading successful strategic partnerships
• Strong and clear communication skills and a competence with public speaking, along with an ability to deliver messages to a variety of audiences
• A deeply rooted motivation to support patients and families with congenital heart disease.

This position offers a competitive benefits package and although Leeds based, offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

If you believe that you could be the right person shape the next decade of the charity’s future then get in touch for more information, or apply here before COB on Monday 5th August. Interviews have been scheduled for 19th, 20th and 21st August.   

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.