Chief Executive Officer

The club is a high impact, longstanding community-based youth organisation based in West London, currently operating out of seven sites.

Whilst offering traditional youth work activities, we are increasingly focused on educational opportunity and addressing violence and gang culture. We work with young people who are on the periphery of gangs and criminality, who are at high risk of being groomed and exploited. We also support children who struggle to stay in the classroom to continue in their education. We allow young people to make mistakes, learn and move forward.

The club has implemented a recent operational review, investing in people, programmes, governance and operating structures, that have enhanced our capacity to deliver effectively.

We are establishing a track record of delivering complex, innovative and difficult programmes, to young people, who are often underserved and misunderstood. We believe in second chances.

Chief Executive Officer
Salary circa £70,000
Full time
Hybrid (4 days per week in West London office)

As the CEO, you will be responsible for helping to deliver life-changing services and activities to support more than 300 young people each year. You will need to work closely with a highly regarded existing senior leadership team, who have been responsible for developing and delivering our programming and come with a deep knowledge of our community. You will play a pivotal role in the overall leadership and management of the organisation, and will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of the club. Your focus will encompass key areas including: Strategy, HR and Personnel Management, Policy and Governance Implementation, Key Stakeholder Management, Board Communication, Leadership Team Management, and Operations. We also developing further fund-raising strategies, as we approach our 150th anniversary, to enhance our current programming and facilities.

We are seeking candidates with the following:

• Previous experience leading a similar organisation
• Experience overseeing and embedding the operational functions of a similar sized organisation, to ensure robust delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Strong HR experience and expertise
• Strong communication skills
• Capacity to support our fund-raising team.

Experience working with young people, and/or in a frontline service delivery organisation, working with stakeholders including local authorities, social services, and other agencies, is desirable, but not essential.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Sunday 12th January (midnight) 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 20th January 2025
Interviews with organisation: 4th or 5th February 2025

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV in the first instance via the Prospectus website.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Jane Ray or Sam Bayett at Prospectus.