Chief Executive Officer (Ceo)

Location: East Anglia – onsite, with occasional home working

We are working in partnership with a conservation and education focused organisation who are seeking an interim CEO. The charity operates physical sites and is a visitor destination, with a c.£7.5m turnover and a staff team of c.200.  

In a period of change, and with ambitious plans ahead, an interim CEO is required to lead and navigate the organisation through change. The interim CEO will continue the implementation and development of an overarching strategy, while being responsible for making tangible impact on the leadership and smooth and effective running of the organisation, ensuring a first-class visitor experience, and safeguarding the financial sustainability of the organisation.

Please note that Charisma will also be recruiting for the permanent role in due course (from mid-January). The interim CEO will have the opportunity to engage in this process if a permanent role is desired. The interim is required asap, with a late January start being realistic.  

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

·        Track record of senior leadership, with evidenced experience of leading and managing teams, ideally in the tourism/visitor destination and/or charity sector, although we also encourage interest from the commercial/corporate sectors.

·        Strong commercial acumen.

·        Strong financial management skills.

·        Experience of instigating and leading through change.

·        Proven expertise in the development and implementation of strategic plans to capitalise on opportunities and increase the reach and impact of an organisation.

·        Excellent engagement skills, with the ability to build confidence across a wide range of stakeholders.

We are seeking a high-level strategic thinker, who is resilient and commercially minded. Being personally effective, and an excellent communicator able to persuade and influence, both face to face and in writing, will be essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and a brief overview of your relevant experience.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: Wednesday 17th January 2024

However, applications and expressions of interest will be reviewed and actioned daily due to the nature of this role. Interviews with charity will be agile.