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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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Operation Smile UK, Battersea (Hybrid)
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Stewardship, EC1Y, London (Hybrid)
£57,000 - £63,000 per year
Build trusted relationships across the Christian sector, support more churches & charities, grow a strong pipeline of lending opportunities
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Oversee our lending portfolio from completions to redemption. Improve efficiency and the borrower experience and take operational ownership
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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.

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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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