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Dorset Youth Association, Dorchester, Dorset (On-site)
£45,000 - £50,000 per year
Dorset Youth Association is seeking a strategic, commercially aware and grounded CEO to lead with care and accountability.
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Now Foster, Remote
£250 per completed home visit (including local travel); £375 per online training day (including preparation and written feedback). Freelance.
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Not For Profit People, Remote
£37,471.91 pro rata (actual part-time salary £29,977.53)
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Damilola Taylor Trust, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£35,000 - £35,700 per year
Seeking an experienced and motivated Programme Manager to lead Damilola Taylor Trust's staff sustain our core youth-focused programmes
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Young People and Children First trading as Bridge for Young People, Newbury (On-site)
£58,000 - £63,000 per year
The charity is now seeking an inspirational, values-led leader to take the charity into its next stage of growth.
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Off The Record-BANES, Bath and North East Somerset (On-site)
£28,656 FTE per year
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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent
Posted 2 weeks ago
Closing in 4 days
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits
Posted 3 weeks ago
All Hallows Bow, Multiple Locations (On-site)
£30,000 - £32,000 per year
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Impact Initiatives, Brighton (On-site)
£27,325 per year FTE
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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits
Posted 2 weeks ago
Closing tomorrow
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Job description

The Chief Executive Officer is the charity’s principal staff leader, senior ambassador and lead adviser to trustees. Working with the Board, staff, young people and partners, the CEO will provide strategic and organisational leadership for Dorset Youth Association, translate purpose into clear priorities, strong delivery and demonstrable impact, and hold together strategy, culture, safeguarding, finance, income, partnerships, delivery and learning while keeping young people’s voice visible.

The CEO will balance ambition with care, making decisions that strengthen Dorset’s 0-25 voluntary and community sector while ensuring Dorset Youth can deliver direct support where gaps exist. The role will uphold accountability, support high-quality work and maintain clear communication about what is confirmed, planned or still subject to decision.

Closing date 13th November 5pm

Application resources
Application Instructions

Current CV — MUST include your full employment history with dates in MM/YYYY format, any significant gaps, and relevant education and qualifications.

Covering letter — no more than two A4 pages, with clear examples showing how you meet the essential criteria and identifying your own contribution.

Data Protection

The information provided as part of your application will be processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and our privacy information. It will be used for the purposes of administering the recruitment process, assessing your suitability for the role and carrying out appropriate pre-employment checks.

Organisation
Dorset Youth Association View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 12 October 2026
Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Fundraising, Operations, Partnerships, Youth / Children, Grants, Governance / Management

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