Chief Executive Officer

Location: Central London (majority on site)
Salary: £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Chair and Board of Trustees

This values driven charity supports people facing significant barriers to inclusion. Through mentoring, peer support and participatory governance, it helps young people, adults and families move towards their goals. The organisation's work is shaped directly by those it serves, with lived experience leadership embedded throughout.

Following a period of growth, the charity is seeking a CEO who can guide the organisation into its next chapter with clarity, humility and ambition. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation where power is intentionally shared, service users hold meaningful influence, and culture, relationships and equity are prioritised alongside strategy and delivery.

The CEO will provide strategic leadership for the charity's mission and long term direction, working closely with the Board and senior team to deliver strategy, governance and organisational performance. They will act as a public ambassador, building relationships across political, statutory, philanthropic, business and media environments, while sustaining and growing multi year funding to ensure financial stability. The role also involves leading a committed team, safeguarding an inclusive and relational culture, and strengthening the organisation's co governance model so that lived experience leadership continues to shape strategy and accountability.

Person Specification

• Leadership & Strategy: Senior leader with strong judgement and experience guiding values driven organisations through growth and change.
• Funding & External Relations: Confident ambassador able to build partnerships and sustain diverse income, including multi year funding.
• Operational & Organisational Capability: Strong organisational operator with financial acumen and experience leading effective, inclusive teams.
• Participatory Governance & Lived Experience: Deep commitment to shared power and lived experience leadership, comfortable working with user led structures.
• Values & Personal Qualities: Ethical, humble and relational leader with a strong commitment to equity, justice and the organisation's mission.

For more information on the role and how to apply, please visit the website.

Recruitment Timetable

• Deadline for applications: 22 February
• First stage interviews: 24-26 February
• Final interviews: 5-6 March