Chief Executive Officer
Are you an experienced CEO or senior leader with a passion for community-centred work? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people, adults, and families in Newham?
If this sounds like you, then apply today!
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on experience
Location: Hybrid, with at least 3 days in the office in Newham, East London
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 March 2025
About the Role
During 11 successful years of leadership, the previous CEO has led the charity through significant changes and has laid a strong foundation for future success. Over the last two years, the organisation has undertaken a significant strategic project to reduce the number of properties owned and refocus energy on the services delivered.
After welcoming a new Chair onto the Board, the team are currently supported by an Interim CEO who is working closely with a committed management team as it enters an exciting phase of its journey.
This is a pivotal moment for the charity, and we are seeking a new CEO to guide it through the next stage of the strategy development.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
• Senior leadership experience in leading voluntary and/or community-facing organisations with a person-centred approach.
• The ability to think big, develop partnerships, and position the charity as a key player in the sector.
• Significant experience of and track record in, securing major funding streams from a variety of sources.
• A deep understanding of safeguarding practices for children, young people, and adults.
• A passion for creating an accessible and inclusive environment for staff, service users, and partners.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
About Us
Join a community charity with a proud legacy of over 140 years serving the people of Newham. Rooted in the heart of this vibrant borough, this work is shaped by the communities served. Newham is a place of opportunity and rich diversity but also faces significant challenges, such as child poverty affecting half of households and having one of the highest rates of fuel poverty in England.
The mission is to enable children, young people, and families in Newham to live happy, healthy lives, unlock their potential, and realise their ambitions. The mission is fulfilled by offering a range of early intervention, crisis support and systemic services which include wraparound childcare, holiday club provision, youth empowerment services, mental health and wellbeing programs, a food bank, and family crisis support and capacity-building of grassroots organisations.
Newham is a place of opportunity and rich diversity and a key focus for the charity is to develop an organisation that is inclusive for all. No one claims to be an expert in this, but the team are committed to continuous learning and improvement in these areas and invite you to join this journey.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Please ensure you read the full candidate information pack before applying which can be downloaded once you click apply.
You may also have experience in other areas such as CEO, COO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive, Deputy CEO, Director, Executive, Children, Community, Engagement.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
