Chief Executive Officer

hireful Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Chief Executive Officer

Our client is looking for an inspiring leader to drive their charity’s growth and strengthen its reach. As CEO, you will shape our strategic vision, build lasting relationships with donors and stakeholders, and ensure operational excellence. You’ll oversee financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and lead a passionate team delivering high-impact programs.

They’re looking for someone with proven leadership experience in the third sector, ideally in international aid. You should have strong financial acumen, expertise in donor-funded projects, and a deep understanding of charity governance. You’ll be a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a passionate advocate for humanitarian work.

Essential

The below outline the Candidate requirements for this role:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior management level.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at senior management level within Third sector.
• Strong financial management experience including budgeting, full cost recovery, and risk management.
• Excellent knowledge of the issues involved in providing donor funded projects.
• Exposure to working in a faith-based charity.
• Good understanding of the issues facing INGOs in the current operating environment.
• Excellent understanding of sound charity governance.

Desirable

• Honors Degree or equivalent level of education for the post.
• Project Management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices. Previous experience of transformation and/or working with the Regulator.

This is a chance to lead a mission-driven charity making a real difference in Yemen. If you’re ready for this challenge, click Apply Now.

Location: Birmingham, hybrid working may be considered.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £48,000 per year.

REF-219 870

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Software Development