Chief Executive Officer

Oxford, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
£50,240 per year FTE
Full-time or part-time (30 to 35 hours a week Monday - Friday)
Permanent

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Job description

Do you believe in the power of communities to shape change?
OCVA is seeking a values-driven Chief Executive to inspire, connect and champion Oxfordshire’s coommunity and voluntary sector.

This is an opportunity to lead a respected local infrastructure organisation at the heart of Oxfordshire’s voluntary and community sector. As Chief Executive of OCVA, you will work alongside a committed Board and a small, passionate team to support charities and community groups, promote and champion volunteering, influence local systems, and ensure the sector’s voice is heard.

You will balance strategic leadership with strong relationships. This includes working closely with local councils, funders and partners, while staying grounded in the realities faced by community organisations. 

We are looking for someone who shares our values, understands the voluntary and community sector, and is motivated by making a meaningful difference. The role is as much about listening, collaboration and trust as it is about income, sustainability and delivery. If our mission resonates and you bring curiosity, integrity and a commitment to inclusive leadership to all that you do then we would love to hear from you.

Application resources
Application Instructions

Please ensure that your CV is up to date and accurate, including accounting for any career breaks and gaps.

In your cover letter please refer to the job description and make sure you address all the points in the person specification, explaining how your experience demonstrates your suitability for the role.

Please give examples of your experience under the 3 following key areas:

Management Capabilities & Team Building
Setting Strategy / Strategic Thinking
Financial Management / Operational Control

If you have a disability or access issues, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Organisation
OCVA View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20

Enabling a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish in Oxfordshire.

Posted on: 06 July 2026
Closing date: 05 August 2026 at 12:00
Job ref: OCVA CEO
Tags: Advice / Information, Finance, Fundraising, Policy, Project Management, Advocacy, Business Development, Operations, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Programme Management, Grants, Governance / Management

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