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Position: Deputy CEO
Reporting to: CEO
Location: London or Bath (hybrid working at either location)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary range: £65,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Deadline: 18:00 (BST) on 11 September 2026
EJF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Environmental destruction and human rights abuses are rarely separate crises - they are cause and effect. The Environmental Justice Foundation was founded on this understanding, and for two decades we have fought to protect the natural world and the people whose lives and freedoms depend on it.
We are seeking an exceptional Deputy CEO to help lead EJF into its next phase of growth and impact. This is an extremely rare opportunity to take on a crucial leadership role at a highly respected international NGO at a pivotal moment.
As Deputy CEO, you will play a central role in shaping EJF's strategic direction, team leadership and operational excellence, working in close partnership with the CEO and senior team to scale our impact, strengthen our global presence, generate new income, and ensure the organisation continues to deliver courageous, evidence-led change.
The Deputy CEO will take on critical tasks to enable the CEO to focus on delivering the strategic vision, providing vital leadership and development of EJF's programmes and governance. You will assume specific, nominated areas of programme management, supervising and guiding campaign and communications teams and providing a clear line of decision-making and direction.
The role will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to continually improve the organisation's efficiency and effectiveness, entrench the ethos, vision and values that define our working culture, and help deliver the positive impact for the natural environment and the human rights that depend on it.
From strengthening governance and organisational performance to driving innovation, growth, and collaboration, you will be instrumental in maintaining an agile, resilient, impact-driven organisation capable of confronting some of the world's most urgent environmental challenges.
This role calls for an experienced and confident manager and leader with strategic vision, operational rigour, communications acumen and a deep commitment to biodiversity conservation and environmental justice. You will bring people together across cultures and disciplines, empower emerging leaders, and foster a high-performance, inclusive organisational culture. Externally, you will help represent EJF with credibility and influence, building alliances with funders, policymakers, partners, and frontline communities to accelerate systemic change.
Key Responsibilities
1. Mission and Purpose
● Alongside the CEO and Founding Director, continuously reaffirm and embed EJF's Mission, Vision and Values, ensuring they are deeply embedded across all programmes and teams to foster cohesion and strategic alignment globally.
● Safeguard our core mission of environmental justice and strengthening grassroots capacity in the Global South, ensuring that the organisation, across its multiple geographies and jurisdictions, adheres to this core purpose and scope.
● Articulate and deliver the highest possible professional standards, working culture and practice across all aspects of EJF's work.
2. Campaign Delivery, Amplification and Impact
● In close partnership with the CEO, guide and oversee the organisation's strategic and tactical approach across its operations and campaigns.
● Provide additional guidance, recommendations and scrutiny on the planning, production and release of reports, films and other campaign materials.
● Help shape EJF's external positioning, ensuring coherence between evidence, advocacy, partnerships and communications.
● Strengthen EJF's visibility and reach by engaging the media, attending and presenting at high-level meetings, liaising with key contacts and major funders, and acting as a spokesperson in the CEO's absence.
3. People, Culture and Leadership
● Help to further develop and support a high-performing Senior Management Team (SMT), individually and collectively, fostering accountability, collaboration and strong leadership practice.
● Guide and mentor teams to ensure they remain focused on delivering EJF's mission and priority objectives with strategic impact.
● Ensure fairness and equity for staff across the organisation, alongside consistently high standards of management.
● As directed by the CEO, serve in his absence to ensure the campaigns and programmes continue uninterrupted, working closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT).
4. Operations and Funding
● Work with the Operations Team to ensure EJF's exemplary operational efficiency across all areas of its work, championing continuous improvement of systems, processes and tools to strengthen efficiency, resilience and internal knowledge sharing.
● Work with the CEO, Founding Director, COO, and other team members to secure funding to support all our operations. This will require direct liaison with key donors, identifying new funding streams and ensuring compelling proposals, grant reports and updates are delivered on time.
● Ensure our operations across geographies and jurisdictions adopt a unified approach in all aspects of our work while respecting local contexts and needs.
5. Risk and Security
● Ensure that robust security and safeguarding measures are in place, regularly reviewed and actively embedded across teams.
● Contribute to organisational risk management, providing an additional oversight role for legal, reputational, political and operational risks across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring guidance and support are in place to secure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and ethical standards in all operating contexts.
Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes
We are seeking a values-driven, strategic leader with the judgement and organisational capability to help guide EJF through its next phase of growth and impact.
You will bring:
● Significant senior leadership experience (typically 10+ years), ideally 6+ years within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
● Proven success in programme design and delivery and organisational management, including oversight of complex budgets and resources.
● Strong financial acumen, with the ability to improve cost-effectiveness and maximise impact.
● Outstanding communication skills, including exceptional written English and the ability to engage diverse audiences, from teams to funders and senior decision-makers.
● Sound judgement and strategic thinking, with the ability to navigate complexity and make high-quality, values-led decisions, including in fast-moving or high-stakes environments.
● Strong people leadership, with experience building inclusive, high-performing teams, supporting senior colleagues, and developing emerging leaders across cultures and geographies.
● Experience contributing to organisational strategy, change, and governance, with confidence engaging boards and leading through growth or transition.
● A collaborative, diplomatic approach, combined with resilience, adaptability, and composure under pressure.
● Experience working in international or distributed organisations, and building effective external partnerships, including with donors, business partners and grassroots groups.
● An ability to travel internationally, occasionally at short notice.
● A clear commitment to EJF's Vision, Mission and Values, and to fostering a culture of excellence, equity, safeguarding, and impact.
While not essential, the following would be a strong advantage:
● Additional languages, particularly French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German.
● Professional media or communications experience, with demonstrable skills in shaping narratives, engaging audiences, and supporting organisational visibility.
● Experience in field research and/or investigations, ideally in complex or international contexts.
● Proven ability to manage projects, people, and budgets remotely, including supporting geographically dispersed teams.
What We Offer
In return for your leadership and commitment, we offer a rewarding package designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and professional growth:
● 30 days annual leave (including public holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas/New Year.
● Private healthcare package.
● Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
● Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office).
● Cycle-to-work scheme.
● A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
● The chance to play a senior leadership role in an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.
Join Us
EJF's strength lies in a rare combination: deep, trusted relationships with grassroots communities on the front line of environmental destruction, and the expertise to turn that local knowledge into major campaigns that protect our oceans, our climate, and the ecosystems that sustain us all. As Deputy CEO, you will help ensure that strength keeps growing — sharpening the leadership, systems and teams that connect community action to global impact, from coastal fishing villages to the corridors of international policy.
At EJF, leadership means courage, integrity, and impact. As Deputy CEO, you will help steer campaigns that expose environmental crime, defend those on the frontlines, and secure lasting protections for ecosystems and communities alike. Together, we work to protect people by protecting the planet — and to build a fairer, more resilient future for all.
If you are ready to bring your skills to a mission that matters, we would love to hear from you.
Application
To apply, please use this link to upload your:
● Cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role (max 2 pages)
● CV (max 2 pages)
Deadline: 18:00 (BST) on 11 September 2026
** We encourage early applications as we review on a rolling basis and may begin interviewing shortlisted candidates ahead of the deadline.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No other communications or agencies, please.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. EJF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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Sheffield Cathedral is inviting applications for the role of Community Organiser, a new post within the Cathedral Resourcing Project, at an exciting moment in the Cathedral’s mission, civic life and partnership with communities across Sheffield.
At the heart of a changing and creative city, Sheffield Cathedral is both an ancient holy place and a living centre of worship, welcome, culture and public engagement. We are seeking to grow as a civic, relational and faith-rooted institution: not acting for communities from a distance, but acting with communities through trust, shared leadership and common action.
This new role is for a relational, disciplined and justice-minded organiser who can listen deeply, build trust across difference, identify and develop local leaders, and help people move from shared concern to collective action. Working in the Citizens UK tradition of broad-based community organising, the Community Organiser will help embed organising across the Cathedral, its parish partnerships and its civic relationships, contributing to the co-creation of Sheffield Citizens Alliance.
We are looking for someone who understands that lasting change is built through relationships, local leadership, patient listening, strategic action and negotiated public wins. The successful candidate will work confidently within the life and values of Sheffield Cathedral, while helping churches, communities and civic institutions build the power to act together for justice and the common good.
This post is open to people of all faiths and of none. There is no requirement to be a practising Christian, but the postholder will need to work sympathetically within the public mission and inclusive Christian values of Sheffield Cathedral.
Salary: £36,000 p.a. plus pension
Contract & Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work
Fixed-term until 31 December 2028, starting as soon as possible
Working at Sheffield Cathedral, partner parishes and civic institutions across Sheffield, with some hybrid working possible by agreement
Final application closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026, 2.00pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 8 October 2026
Interviews/Tasks: Thursday 15 October 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
For more information, or to download an application form, please visit the vacancy page on Sheffield Cathedral's website.
Who We Are
Animal Equality is an international animal protection organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.
Animal Equality releases investigative materials captured from inside factory farms and slaughterhouses, exposing the conditions that farmed animals face around the world. We publish our findings on television, in newspapers and online. We routinely secure mainstream media coverage, including on the BBC, ITV, Sky news, The Times, the Guardian, New York Times and many more.
Animal Equality also advocates for political change. Our current campaigns include a UK ban on foie gras imports, increased enforcement of existing animal protection laws, legal protections for farmed fish, and Government subsidies for transitioning towards a plant-based food system.
We focus on farmed animals because of the scale and severity of the issue. More than a billion animals are confined and killed for human consumption every year in the UK. Farmed animals also often suffer in some of the worst ways: pigs typically endure painful mutilations, many chickens die of heart attacks, fish are confined in underwater cages, and some farmed animals are victims of deliberate abuse and neglect. But the problem is solvable! By utilising effective campaigning strategies, Animal Equality is having an impact for animals around the world and building a future where all animals are respected and protected, and are no longer exploited for human consumption.
Animal Equality UK’s current key campaigns include:
About The Role
The Communications & Digital Marketing Coordinator will play a key role in shaping Animal Equality UK’s public voice. They will ensure all outgoing content, both digital and print, aligns with our brand, values, and mission.
This role will lead on paid digital marketing and lead-generation activities to grow our supporter and donor base; oversee video production; manage website content; optimise organic and paid reach; support SEO strategy; and ensure consistent day-to-day engagement across our social media channels.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively across all UK departments, particularly Marketing and Campaigns, as well as with international colleagues, to maximise our impact for farmed animals.
Position Location: Remote, in the UK. Candidates should be prepared to travel to London once a month for in-person team meet-ups. Please note that travel for these routine office visits is self-funded. Occasional travel to Animal Equality events may be required, with all associated expenses fully covered.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Application deadline: 5.00pm on Friday, 11th September 2026.
Animal Equality’s vision is a world in which all animals are respected and protected.

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Role:Fundraising Executive / Junior Consultant
Reporting to:Head of Fundraising
Hours of Work:37.5 hours per week
Salary:£28,860
Closing Date:3 September 2026
Location:Royal Trinity Hospice – Clapham, London (hybrid) 3 days onsite
Application:CV and cover letter
ABOUT COMPTON
Compton is the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy - with seven decades of experience managing successful annual, capital, and legacy campaigns for charities and not-for-profit organisations. Our clients recognise Compton as ‘the trusted name in fundraising’, thanks to the transformational contributions we make. We are proud of our history and track record, and ‘The Compton Way’ continues to deliver extraordinary fundraising results, even in today’s challenging operational and economic conditions.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT – ROYAL TRINITY HOSPICE, CLAPHAM
Royal Trinity Hospice (Trinity) is the UK’s oldest hospice and serves a community of 950,000 in central and southwest London. Trinity delivers specialist end of life and palliative care at the Hospice and in the community as well as support and counselling services for family and friends. Trinity is a key client for Compton, and we have a long record of success in generating income and sustainable growth across all income streams for the Hospice. The Compton team deliver transformative funding results allowing the hospice to deliver outstanding care to patients and their families.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Fundraising Executives provide support to the wider Fundraising team assisting with all aspects of fundraising activity. Three Fundraising Executives are managed by the Head of Fundraising and support fundraising activity across 11 segments of income generation. The role provides an opportunity to gain a level of understanding and knowledge about each income stream and donor stewardship.
The Fundraising Executive is a varied role with involvement in each stage of fundraising activity, from research and planning to campaign or event delivery and then income processing and thanking of donors and supporters. The successful candidate will be passionate about learning about fundraising and how we as a team raise the vital funds needed to provide Trinity’s care for future patients and their loved ones.
This is an entry level role that is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn about fundraising and make their first step in developing a fundraising career.
The successful candidate will:
·Open mail and process cheques and donations to the fundraising database, ensuring donations are accurately recorded and thanked in a timely way.
·Support with email and written correspondence with donors and grant makers
·Assist Fundraising Managers with research and administrative support.
·Join the team at fundraising events (at the hospice and in our community) raising the profile of the hospice and encouraging support (events include hospice events and external events such as London Marathon).
·Support our reach to fundraising audiences through social media and other channels.
·Work collaboratively with the Events Coordinator to provide logistical and practical assistance in the planning and hosting of our key fundraising events (including Summer Garden Party, Summer Solstice, Concert at the Hospice, Gala Dinner, Christmas Fair and Christmas Carol Concert and others).
·Maintain excellent internal relationships with the Communications team, as well as the Hospice clinical teams and other stakeholders.
·Support the wider Fundraising team providing support and participating in other duties where required.
Experience, knowledge, skills, and characteristics
Required:
·Enthusiasm to learn about fundraising and contribute to the Compton team activity.
·Excellent written and oral communication skills.
·A friendly and confident demeanour and a desire to engage and communicate with people from all parts of the community.
·A proactive and results-driven attitude with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and take initiative.
·A passion for fundraising and creating meaningful change – particularly at a local level.
·Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of general software packages (i.e. MS Office, Word, Excel).
·Availability to work onsite at least three days per week.
Desired:
·Paid or voluntary fundraising experience plus a basic understanding of charitable giving.
·Some experience or understanding of hospice care.
·Excellent relationship skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with individuals.
·Empathy and communication skills with emotional intelligence and an understanding of bereavement.
·An ability to communicate with a wide and varied group of supporters and colleagues.
·Well-organised, and confident in planning and executing activities.
·Able to manage time and prioritise workload effectively.
·A responsive and flexible approach to stakeholder’s needs and enquiries.
·Experience of using a database to manage supporters or clients and monitor income.
·Any experience in managing events; successfully promoting, acquiring participants, and achieving targets.
·Experience of writing engaging copy or communications.
·An interest in and desire to become a fundraising consultant at Compton and a career in fundraising consultancy.
Company benefits
Annual leave 25 days plus bank holidays (rising with experience)
Standard Life pension scheme with Company contributions starting at 3%
Life assurance paying a multiple of annual salary
Discretionary performance bonus
Compton conferences, workshops and other learning and development opportunities
Regular team socials
Employee Assistance Programme, offering free 24/7 support + counselling and advice
Potential to work across other Compton charity clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.
Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”
About the Role
At We Are Survivors, every role exists for one reason: to support male survivors of sexual harms and the people who stand alongside them. While each position has a different focus, they all contribute to providing safe, effective and trauma-informed services that help survivors and their loved ones move forward.
The Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner provides trauma-informed, low-intensity psychological support to male survivors of sexual harms. Working within a flexible and person-centred model, the PWP helps clients understand the impact of their experiences and access practical, evidence-based interventions that support their wellbeing and recovery. The role maintains high standards of clinical governance, records interventions accurately and ensures each client receives safe, responsive and effective therapeutic support.
About You
You’ll be comfortable supporting people affected by trauma and able to provide structured, evidence-based psychological interventions within a flexible and person-centred approach. You may already have experience of working with men, sexual harms, mental health or complex needs, although we also welcome candidates whose transferable experience has prepared them for this work. You’ll be able to build trusting therapeutic relationships, work safely within professional boundaries and adapt your approach to the individual in front of you.
Why Join Us?
· a competitive salary.
· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
· company sick pay.
· Birthday annual leave.
· monthly clinical supervision.
· pension contribution.
· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 pages).
In your supporting statement, we want you to answer these two questions:
• How can your experience support male survivors to thrive?
• How do you meet the role profile? Ensure you answer ALL elements in your CV or supporting statement.
Interviews are expected to take place towards the end of September.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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**Please note due to funding guidelines, this role is restricted to male candidates only**
About Us
We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support. Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.
Our vision is to have “A society where NO male survivor is left behind”
About the Role
The OUT Side OUT Spoken Navigator supports male survivors and survivor allies as they prepare to leave prison or another secure setting and rebuild their lives in the community. The role provides intensive, trauma-informed support shaped around each person’s individual circumstances, including completing risk and needs assessments and developing a tailored support plan. You’ll help people navigate challenges around housing, healthcare, benefits, employment and community connections, working closely with prison, probation, health, social care and other partner agencies. The aim is to reduce barriers; strengthen stability and ensure people continue to feel supported throughout the transition from custody into the community.
About You
You’ll have experience of providing one-to-one support or advocacy to people with complex needs and be comfortable working with trauma, risk and the challenges that can accompany release from custody. Experience within criminal justice, mental health, housing, social care or community services would be particularly helpful, as would an understanding of sexual harms affecting boys and men. You’ll be able to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries, manage competing priorities and work confidently with a range of partner agencies. We also recognise the value of transferable experience and welcome applicants who are thoughtful, reliable and committed to learning and making a meaningful difference.
Why Join Us?
· a competitive salary.
· annual leave package with incremental rises plus bank holidays.
· company sick pay.
· Birthday annual leave.
· monthly clinical supervision.
· pension contribution.
· and a range of discount and benefit programmes.
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 pages).
In your supporting statement, we want you to answer these two questions:
• How can your experience support male survivors to thrive?
• How do you meet the role profile? Ensure you answer ALL elements in your CV or supporting statement.
Interviews are expected to take place towards the end of September.
By applying for any of the above roles, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Notice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Imroc is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, values-led leadership as the organisation enters its next phase of development.
This is a significant leadership opportunity for someone who can combine a strong commitment to recovery and lived experience leadership with the strategic, organisational and commercial judgement needed to lead a relatively small, influential charity. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and senior colleagues, the CEO will shape clear priorities, strengthen organisational and financial sustainability, build future leadership capability, and create new opportunities for impact and growth.
The successful candidate will be joining an organisation with a distinctive philosophy and more than 20 years of experience influencing recovery-focused practice. Imroc works in England and globally, combining consultancy and organisational development, accredited training, coaching and mentorship, thought leadership, evaluation and research.
What Imroc does
Training – co-produced, practical and recovery-focused programmes designed to build skills, confidence and meaningful culture change.
Consultancy and organisational development – collaborative support that helps organisations embed recovery principles, co-production and lived experience into practice and organisational culture.
Research and evaluation – evidence-based work that contributes to learning across mental health and related systems and underpins Imroc’s training and consultancy.
Thought leadership and influence – sharing learning, challenging established practice and helping shape more inclusive and recovery-focused systems.
At the heart of Imroc’s work is a commitment to recovery, peer support, co-production/co-development, equality, diversity and inclusion, and lived experience leadership.
Purpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic, values-led leadership to Imroc, ensuring the organisation continues to influence and transform mental health systems through recovery-focused consultancy, research, training and innovation.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead the organisation through its next phase of development by creating a clear strategic vision, building sustainable partnerships, identifying new opportunities for growth and ensuring Imroc remains financially sustainable whilst remaining true to its values and recovery philosophy.
The CEO will lead Imroc through a period of organisational transition, strengthening organisational and financial sustainability, developing future leadership capability, and positioning the charity for its next phase of development.
They will inspire an inclusive, high-performing culture where people are supported, challenged and enabled to do their best work, ensuring Imroc continues to have meaningful impact both nationally and internationally
Imroc’s new Chief Executive Officer will:
Provide inspiring, values-led strategic and executive leadership;
Successfully lead Imroc through its next phase of organisational development and transition;
Establish clear strategic priorities and ensure these translate into organisational action;
Strengthen Imroc’s influence nationally and internationally;
Create new opportunities for sustainable growth and impact;
Build sustainable strategic partnerships;
Strengthen Imroc’s long-term financial sustainability;
Develop organisational and leadership capability;
Develop an engaged, confident and high-performing team;
Ensure lived experience leadership, peer support, co-production and recovery principles are meaningfully embedded across Imroc;
Champion innovation and thought leadership whilst enabling a wider range of voices across Imroc to contribute to its influence; and
Ensure Imroc continues to have a meaningful impact on mental health systems and communities.
Key responsibilities
Strategic and executive leadership
Provide strategic leadership to Imroc, ensuring the organisation remains focused on delivering its charitable objectives and long-term vision.
Work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to set and deliver Imroc’s strategic direction, translating the organisation’s purpose and values into clear organisational priorities.
Provide effective executive oversight of organisational and operational performance, ensuring resources, systems and organisational capability support strategic priorities.
Continually scan the external environment to identify emerging opportunities, challenges and changes across mental health, health, social care and wider systems.
Translate strategic opportunities into innovative products, partnerships, and services that align with Imroc’s mission.
Ensure organisational structures, capabilities and resources continue to evolve to meet future priorities.
Lead Imroc effectively through organisational, cultural and strategic change.
Champion continuous improvement and innovation.
Leadership and culture
Lead an inclusive, compassionate and value-led organisational culture.
Foster an environment where people feel supported whilst also being appropriately challenged to achieve high standards.
Lead with authenticity, integrity, and a strong commitment to recovery principles.
Ensure Imroc’s values, recovery philosophy, commitment to EDI, peer support, co-production/co-development and lived experience leadership are reflected throughout organisational culture, priorities and decision-making.
Build leadership capability through coaching, mentoring, and development.
Promote collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement across consultants and colleagues.
Ensure difficult conversations are approached constructively, respectfully, and in a way that enables growth.
Business development and external influence
Build and maintain strategic partnerships across the NHS, voluntary sector, academia, research organisations and wider system partners.
Proactively identify and create new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and sources of sustainable income that increase Imroc’s impact and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
Represent Imroc nationally through networking, speaking engagements, conferences, and stakeholder engagement.
Position Imroc as an influential, values-led and recovery-focused thought leader, creating opportunities for colleagues and people with lived experience to contribute to Imroc’s external voice and influence.
Support the development of bids, proposals, and strategic partnerships that align with Imroc’s values and expertise.
Build relationships that open opportunities for others across Imroc to develop and deliver new work.
Financial sustainability
Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Board to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and organisational performance.
Ensure effective stewardship of organisational resources.
Support and enable income generation through consultancy, partnerships, grants, and other opportunities.
Ensure strategic and operational decisions take account of Imroc’s long-term financial sustainability.
Governance
Maintain a strong and effective relationship with the Board of Trustees.
Maintain oversight of effective strategic governance frameworks, ensuring clear accountability, effective decision-making, and appropriate organisational assurance.
Ensure the organisation meets all legal and regulatory obligations.
Support Trustees through timely reporting, strategic advice, and effective governance.
Promote high standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
People leadership
Lead, support, and develop senior colleagues.
Build organisational capability and succession planning.
Create an environment where people are empowered to contribute their expertise.
Encourage collaboration whilst maintaining accountability for delivery.
Lead through periods of change in a way that maintains engagement, organisational confidence, and effective delivery.
Create the conditions in which lived experience leadership, peer support and co-production are valued and embedded across the organisation.
Person specification
Essential experience
Significant senior executive leadership experience, including experience of organisational and operational management.
Demonstrable experience of leading organisations through significant organisational, cultural or strategic change, while maintaining staff engagement, stakeholder confidence and organisational performance.
Experience leading organisational strategy and change.
Experience working effectively with Boards or Trustees.
Experience developing and leading high-performing teams.
Experience building strategic partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders.
Experience contributing to organisational financial sustainability and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.
Experience within mental health, health, or social care.
Essential knowledge and skills
Strong strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.
Ability to identify future opportunities and translate these into organisational priorities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to lead with both compassion and accountability.
Strong judgement and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
Demonstrable commitment to values-led leadership and to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, recovery principles, peer support and co-production/co-development within organisational culture, leadership and decision-making.
A strong understanding of recovery philosophy, peer support, co-production and lived experience leadership.
Demonstrable understanding of lived experience leadership and the ability to value and embed lived experience in all aspects of the role and the work of the organisation.
Personal experience of mental health challenges, either personally or as a family member/carer, together with an ability to reflect on how this experience influences your values, priorities, and practice.
Desirable experience
Experience within consultancy or professional services.
Experience of research partnerships or academia.
Experience of public speaking and thought leadership.
Experience securing funding, consultancy opportunities or strategic partnerships.
Experience working internationally.
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
Personal attributes
Authentic and values-led leadership.
Curiosity and a commitment to learning.
Creativity and innovation.
Resilience and adaptability.
Collaborative leadership.
Courage to make difficult decisions.
Ability to inspire confidence and build trust.
Commitment to Imroc’s recovery philosophy.
A commitment to sharing power and ensuring lived experience meaningfully informs organisational leadership and decision-making.
The ability to balance strategic leadership with practical executive leadership required within a relatively small organisation.
Recruitment process and timetable
Timing & Activity
Wednesday 19 August – Sunday 6 September - Application window
Monday 14 September – Wednesday 16 September - First stage interviews (subject to change)
Monday 21 September – Wednesday 23 September - Second stage final interviews (subject to change)
How to apply
To apply for the Chief Executive Officer role, please submit:
your current CV; and
a covering letter setting out your interest in the role and how your experience, skills and approach align with the requirements set out in this candidate pack.
Application details
Salary - £90,000
Location - London - Hybrid
Where to apply - Directly to this advertisement
Contact for an informal discussion - Kathryn Wileman. Clover HR
Interview arrangements - First stage and second stage Imroc interviews will be arranged virtually.
Accessibility and inclusion
Imroc’s work is grounded in inclusion, equity, co-production and lived experience. Candidates are encouraged to let the recruitment team know if they require any reasonable adjustments or other support to participate fully in the recruitment process.
Find out more
More information about Imroc, its work, publications, training, consultancy and research is available at their website