Chief Executive Officer (Part Time)

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with an independent grant-making charity based in London to recruit for a permanent CEO to lead them on a part time basis (0.6 FTE / 22.5hours per week). This is a stand-alone position, with no staff to manage. The role is predominantly a home-based role however it will require local travel to attend meetings at Heathrow and in the surrounding boroughs.

The purpose of the role is to own, develop and deliver against their strategy. The CEO will ensure the successful day-to-day running of the operations and ensuring it maximises its impact. The board are seeking to appoint an individual who will increase the available grant funds through securing new sources of income. The CEO will act as an advocate and raise the charity s profile, ensuring meaningful relationships in the local community and with stakeholders, including their main funders.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role where the individual will be solely responsible for managing all aspects of day-to-day operations while also driving the charity s strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a unique ability to pivot seamlessly between strategic charity leadership and the practical, operational aspects of running an organisation. The CEO must be comfortable with both setting the long-term direction and ensuring the smooth execution of daily tasks, ensuring alignment between vision and operations.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership experience from within a charity, not-for-profit or business environment and will bring a passion for working in the charity sector and supporting the local community. A self-starter, you will have demonstrable experience of building strong relationships and partnerships with a variety of organisations such as not-for-profits and corporates. You will have the ability to present to the Board of Trustees when required and be confident liaising with senior level stakeholders. You will have a good understanding of budgeting and financial management to ensure financial sustainability and the overall smooth running of the charity.

To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. The statement should outline your motivation for joining the charity and why you feel you would be a good fit for this role. You should also demonstrate your experience and skillset with examples relating to the essential requirements of the role in the Appointment Brief. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus.

Candidates who are invited to interview will need to be available for an in-person interview in London (Heathrow) on Wednesday 26 th March.

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