Chief Executive Officer

Goodman Masson are partnered with Galop to recruit for their new Chief Executive Officer. Galop are the UK's LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. Founded in 1982, they have been championing the needs and safety of the LGBT+ community for nearly 40 years.

Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. They specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and other forms of abuse including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and so-called conversion therapies. Galop are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of their community are at the centre of what they do.

The CEO will work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that Galop continues to work towards achieving its vision, aims and objectives, while also meeting regulatory and good governance requirements and adhering to its values and code of conduct.

You will play a transformational leadership role in the development of an organisation with the culture, values, people, strategy, systems and processes needed to succeed both now and in the future.

Experience:

• Previous, demonstrable relevant experience in a similar role within an organisation of a similar size, ideally one delivering frontline services
• Understanding of business planning and risk management with well-developed analytical skills
• Experience of developing and implementing organisational strategies in changing external environments
• A strong track record of leading a senior leadership team in setting and delivering strategic goals
• Track record of promoting and supporting diversity in teams that you have led, including embedding DEI strategies
• Experience of setting, managing, and controlling large and complex budgets
• Experience in leading engagement across diverse stakeholder groups

Salary is £80,000 per annum + Benefits. Central London based with hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office.

Please note: This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

Application and Interview Process

Closing date for applications: Tues 25 March 2025, 10am

Values panel interviews (network chairs, staff & survivors): Mon 7 or Tues 8 April 2025 TBC

Second round interviews (SLT members & trustees): Thurs 17th April TBC

Presentation to the Board of Trustees & final interview with Board Co-Chairs: Mon 28 April

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV along with your response to the following 3 questions:

1. Knowing what you know about our organisation, what excites you most about being Galop's CEO? (up to 500 words or 3-minute video / audio)
2. What are the best organisational cultures you've worked in, and how did you help create them? (up to 500 words or 3-minute video / audio)
3. Considering the current socioeconomic and political climate, what do you perceive the strategic risks and opportunities for the organisation to be? (up to 500 words or 3-minute video / audio

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.