John Whitgift Foundation Chief Executive

Join us as our new Chief Executive Officer

John Whitgift Foundation is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to join us as we continue our vision to bring young and old people from all walks of life together to build a sense of community in all that we do. As a 425 year old charity founded by Archbishop John Whitgift, we are one the largest bursary providers in the country, we provide care and housing for the elderly, support the borough’s carers and we have land and commercial assets in and around the town of Croydon.

We are looking for a leader who will draw upon our rich heritage to help us build the future of the Foundation and the future of Croydon as an important leader in the local community. We are looking for a CEO who can build on the foundations of what has gone before, and who is excited by the prospect of developing the recently undertaken governance and strategy reviews so that we are able to contribute fully to supporting the community of Croydon.

The successful candidate will bring extensive executive leadership experience, most likely at CEO or similar level of seniority. You’ll bring a track record of developing and delivering strategy for an organisation with a range of stakeholders. A champion of Croydon, you’ll have cultivated inclusive, values-led, high performing, accountable working cultures. You will have high EQ and a collaborative approach to connect effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Adept in governance and rooted in heritage you will be excited about the future of the organisation.

John Whitgift Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively seek applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and can provide the support you need to thrive: we believe our differences make us stronger.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference RBQJA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 26 th June 2024.