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Volunteer Chief Executive Officer: Lead the Launch of SUNSHINE Charity and Transform Lives Across the UK
Are you a visionary leader with the drive to build something extraordinary from the ground up?
SUNSHINE Charity is a brand-new UK organisation dedicated to combating loneliness and social isolation—and we’re seeking a founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our mission with passion, purpose, and strategic clarity.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a charity that will bring light, connection, and confidence to individuals who need it most. As our volunteer CEO, you’ll be the driving force behind our launch, growth, and long-term impact.
What You’ll Be Leading
You’ll take the helm of SUNSHINE’s development, overseeing:
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Strategic Planning & Vision Setting Define and refine our organisational strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission and long-term goals.
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Programme Oversight Guide the design and delivery of our first services—community hubs, befriending schemes, and workshops—ensuring they meet beneficiary needs and reflect our values.
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Team Leadership & Culture Building Inspire and coordinate cross-functional volunteer teams (HR, Marketing, Programme Development, etc.), fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven culture.
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Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with the Board of Trustees, ensuring strong governance, transparency, and accountability. Represent SUNSHINE to external partners, funders, and the public.
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Operational Development Establish foundational systems, processes, and policies to support sustainable growth and service delivery.
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Impact & Innovation Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and champion continuous improvement across all areas of the charity.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a dynamic, values-led leader with:
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Proven experience in senior leadership, ideally within the charity, social impact, or community sector.
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Strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
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Strong understanding of governance, operations, and programme development.
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Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and mobilise diverse teams.
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A deep commitment to tackling loneliness and building inclusive, connected communities.
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Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive mindset in navigating startup challenges.
What We Offer
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The chance to be the founding CEO of a vital new UK charity.
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A meaningful leadership role that directly enables life-changing services.
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A platform to shape a legacy of compassion, connection, and community.
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Flexibility to work remotely and manage your hours around existing commitments.
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A supportive, passionate team that values innovation, empathy, and impact.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 11th August 2025, before 5pm
If you're ready to lead SUNSHINE into its brightest chapter, we’d be honoured to hear from you.
Let’s build a future where no one feels alone.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
SUNSHINE is London based dedicated to bringing people together, fostering connections, enhancing wellbeing and transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our
volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.
We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might
vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:
· Helping with event preparation
· Manning checkpoints
· Walking support
· First-aid support
· Marshals
· Support drivers
· Helping with community stalls
We are looking for people who are:
· Warm and non-judgemental
· Willing to learn about the work of YBTC
· Able to communicate with a range of different groups
· Good team players, able to work with other staff/volunteers
· Reliable and able to commit to agreed requirements
We can offer you the following:
· Induction and ongoing training
· Ongoing support and supervision in your role
· The opportunity to learn new skills
· YBTC commitment to health and safety
About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity
Background
Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support
Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading
brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child
brain tumour patients, together with their families.
We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new
approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours, will improve outcomes for patients.
At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain
tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumour are diagnosed in the region
every week.
Our charity values are:
Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.
Our Vision/Mission
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hours: Variable – depending on individual circumstances and what people can do
Location: Variable – we are looking to extend our reach of peer support walks throughout Yorkshire
Main Tasks:
We appreciate any volunteering help that you can offer YBTC and want to make sure that our
volunteers have a positive experience with us. We pledge to support you as much as we can.
We want to ensure that volunteering with us does not feel too daunting, so the exact tasks might
vary depending on your circumstances. However, some typical tasks may include:
· Support our regular wellbeing/peer support walks
· Welcome participants and help them feel comfortable, fostering a friendly and inclusive atmosphere
· Encourage conversations among participants, offering a listening ear
· Be attentive to the well-being of all participants during the walk
· Offer information on YBTC services
· Attending occasional training sessions or volunteer meetings organised by YBTC
We are looking for people who are:
· Are warm and non-judgemental
· Reliability – are punctual and committed to scheduled walks
· Collaborative mindset to work effectively with staff and volunteers
· Basic physical fitness to complete the walks, awareness of the needs of participants with
different mobility/health conditions
We can offer you the following:
· Full induction and ongoing training
· Ongoing support and supervision in your role
· Opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people
· The satisfaction of making a positive impact on those affected by brain tumours
Background
Founded in 2003 and originally named Andrea’s Gift and later Brain Tumour Research and Support
Across Yorkshire, Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is Yorkshire and Humber’s leading
brain tumour charity. Offering practical, financial and emotional support to both adult and child
brain tumour patients, together with their families.
We fund brain tumour research in Yorkshire; we hope this research, dedicated to identifying new
approaches to the discovery and treatment of brain tumours will improve outcomes for patients.
At YBTC we are a small team who are growing to meet the needs of those affected by a brain
tumour in Yorkshire. Around 15 new cases of primary brain tumours are diagnosed in the region
every week.
Our charity values are: Integrity, Compassion, Community & Ambition.
Our Vision/Mission
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire through local support and research.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
To improve the lives of people impacted by a brain tumour in Yorkshire, through local support and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.