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York Travellers Trust (YTT) is seeking an inspiring, values-led Chief Executive to
lead our organisation through its next stage of development.
We work alongside the vibrant and resourceful Gypsy and Traveller communities of York and the surrounding area. We challenge discrimination and inequality, increase opportunities and life chances, and build bridges that promote understanding and community cohesion.
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership and hold overall responsibility for YTT’s performance, financial sustainability, governance, safeguarding and organisational development.
Working closely with our Board, staff and community members, you will:
shape and deliver YTT’s strategic direction;
strengthen our financial sustainability and develop new income opportunities;
ensure our services remain effective, safe and responsive;
build influential relationships with communities, funders, partners and
policymakers;
champion the rights, needs and aspirations of Gypsy and Traveller
communities; and
embed sociocratic and democratic ways of working so that community voices
genuinely shape our decisions.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong commitment to equality, social justice and community empowerment. You will have experience of leading in a charity, community organisation, public service or another values-led environment.
You will understand the strengths, needs and systemic barriers experienced by Gypsy and Traveller communities, gained through direct work with these communities or substantial experience alongside other marginalised groups.
You will combine strategic thinking with a collaborative, authentic and hands-on leadership style. You will also bring experience of managing people, working with a Board, overseeing finances, securing income and representing an organisation externally.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a trusted community organisation at an important point in its development. If you share our ambition for an inclusive, community-led and sustainable future, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The job description sets out the skills and experience we are looking for, but we know
that the right person may not tick every box. If you are passionate about our mission and bring significant relevant experience and the capacity to develop into the role, we would love to hear from you.
We are open to applications from people wishing to job share or looking for less than full-time hours; if this applies then let us know in your application.
Please send us:
• your CV; and
• a supporting statement of no more than two pages explaining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the person specification.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible and recognise that a written application may not be the best way for everyone to demonstrate their suitability. As a reasonable adjustment, we can accept the information requested in an alternative format, such as an audio or video recording, or arrange another suitable way for you to apply.
Get in touch if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, discuss an alternative application method or any other reasonable adjustments. Closing date is 6 September 2026.
Grade: 4
Salary: £37,321 per annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Position type: Permanent
Responsible to: Senior Brand Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall or Remote (UK only)
Travel: Ability to work away from home required. This may be UK (we expect up to 6 visits to Truro HQ per year) or an in-country deployment in a content gathering or representing ShelterBox role.
ROLE PURPOSE:
As part of in an in-house brand and creative team this role will help plan, shoot, create and oversee the production of quality audience-led graphic design and multi-media content under the ShelterBox brand.
Working with the Senior Brand Manager and wider Brand and Content team, the successful candidate will deliver end-to-end projects to bring the brand alive and support our fundraising, communications and international teams to drive income, awareness and support successful user journeys.
The role will advise all ShelterBox teams to work within brand guidelines and enable teams to access and use assets and templates by maintaining accurate systems. They will also support wider development of a purpose-led brand, using insight and by building strong relationships with audience and channel owners.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Are you looking to join an in-house Brand and Content team? This role would suit someone who's keen to work across all areas of the organisation, championing brand guidelines and managing and delivering a wide range of creative projects under the ShelterBox brand.
You must be able to edit video and have a good knowledge graphic design and brand. It is a requirement of this role to have a working knowledge of Premier Pro, After Effects, Indesign and Illustrator, with experience across Adobe Creative Suite. You'll also be able to demonstrate great copywriting skills and have excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will have experience in practical photography and film.
You will need to be able to plan and lead a shoot and confidently pick up a camera and capture ShelterBox footage and interviews in the UK and in the countries where we work. This role will, at times, be required to deploy in both major disasters and pro-active content trips - gathering content themselves and supporting external freelancers.
MAIN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within this role you will be a great relationship builder working across a wide range of ShelterBox teams, external agencies, partners and freelancers.
A strategic thinker - able to work on multiple long and short project deadlines and prioritise to objectives.
Driven by audience needs - whether that's optimising creative in response to Digital Marketing data and insight or getting under the skin of key strategic funders to make the right content at the right time to drive objectives.
Experienced in working across fundraising and communications channels for both warm and cold audiences to drive income and awareness.
We arelooking for a creative talent who can get to the core of ShelterBox's mission whilst remaining up to date with the detail, picking up new ideas and concepts easily. You'll understand the power of story in fundraising and communications, be self-motivated, with a can-do approach and be flexible in supporting the wider team.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Brand:
Creative and content development:
Content gathering:
Planning and team working
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please ensure your application is completed in full and you read the applicant guidance on our website before applying.
The Fundraising and Relationships Coordinator will play a key role in fundraising The role has two key purposes, to increase Derbyshire Mind's income through a range of fundraising activities, and to expand Derbyshire Mind's online and promotional activities to support fundraising.
The above will be through proactively seeking new fundraising individuals, groups and opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with all donors, and developing and delivering a calendar of key fundraising events for Derbyshire Mind.
This will also include online promotional work, such as updating the website and social media activity, as part of the wider team.
For everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to live their best life.
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