Chief Executive Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to guide and shape the future of the key tobacco control charity. In the light of recent governmental policy announcements and the aspiration for a smokefree England, coupled with the necessity for strategic realignment, the role of leading this charity is crucial. 

ASH, a campaigning public health charity established in 1971 by the Royal College of Physicians, is at the forefront of the battle to eliminate the harms of smoking. 

The role of the Chief Executive is multifaceted and highly visible. It involves spearheading campaigns to influence public policy and societal attitudes, engaging in extensive networking and alliance formation, and providing visionary leadership not only within ASH but across the broader public health landscape. The Chief Executive will be instrumental in forging influential connections at the highest levels in Westminster, government departments, and various agencies, as well as with professional entities and other health charities. These relationships are key to amplifying the strategic impact of the charity. 

A core responsibility of the Chief Executive is to maintain ASH's stature as a trusted and authoritative source of comprehensive information and analysis on all tobacco-related matters. Furthermore, the Chief Executive will be pivotal in ensuring the sustainability of the charity's funding, thereby securing its ongoing impact and legacy in public health.