Chief Executive
We are looking for a compassionate, experienced leader to guide the charity in supporting families through the challenges of early parenthood.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic leader to build on the charity’s success to date.
If you have strategic leadership experience and are looking to step up into a Chief Executive role or are an experienced CEO looking to make a difference in a new setting… then we would love to hear from you!
Position: Chief Executive
Location: Gloucestershire/Hybrid
Hours: 30 hours per week over 4 days (with the option to extend these hours to full-time)
Salary: £43,421 pro rata, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 17 March 17:00
The Role
As Chief Executive, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality services, and work closely with the Board of Trustees to implement strategic goals. A key aspect of the role is securing and managing funding, ensuring financial sustainability, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
• Oversee operations, ensuring meaningful impact for local families
• Manage and inspire a talented team, fostering a positive and effective working culture
• Work with the Trustees to develop a long-term fundraising strategy to secure the future of the charity.
• Lead fundraising efforts and secure sustainable income from diverse sources
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, particularly in health and statutory services, funders, and the local community
• Collaborate with Trustees to deliver strategic goals and turn plans into action
• Analyse data to measure and demonstrate the impact of the work we do, ensuring services are effective and aligned with family needs
• Evaluate and improve service delivery to continually enhance the impact of our work
About You
Leading and inspiring the team of 15 dedicated staff, we are looking for someone who aligns with the charity’s values and is passionate about inclusion, impact and making a difference. You will be part of a federated organisation with access to resources and peer support.
You will have experience of:
• Fundraising with the ability to secure and manage diverse income streams
• Leadership, ideally in the charity, social care, or voluntary sector
• Operational and financial management experience, with a focus on sustainability
• Analysing and using data to measure and demonstrate the impact of services provided
• Making connections to engage and inspire partners
Along with valuable experience, you will have a deep commitment to making a positive difference to children and families in the community
The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and creating an inclusive environment where all staff and volunteers are valued and respected.
The Organisation
The charity have been at the forefront of providing much needed support to families in the area for the last 25 years where they have made a hugely positive impact on many families and their children. The hardworking and friendly team support families going through a range of challenges. The aim is to help parents give their children the best possible start in life by being supportive, empathetic and non-judgmental.
You may also have experience in areas such as Chief Executive Officer, CEO, COO, CFO, Executive, Manager, Head of, Director, Scheme Manager, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Operations Manager, Director of Operations, Operations Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.