CEO

Charity People; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a visionary Chief Executive for the new Thurrock Youth Zone in Tilbury. This pivotal role involves leading a transformative youth initiative aimed at empowering young people. The successful candidate will build relationships and shape a high-impact organization from scratch, fostering community inclusion and engagement.

Benefits

Immersive placement in an existing Youth Zone

Mentorship from an Openings Manager

Access to OnSide’s national network

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strategic and operational agility.
• Deep commitment to inclusion and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and growth of the Youth Zone.
• Act as a local ambassador for the community.
• Build and shape the first team and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fundraising

Strategic Agility

Community Engagement

Adaptability

Job description

Join a Transformative Movement: Become the Chief Executive of Thurrock Youth Zone

Location: Tilbury, Thurrock
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits
Organisation: OnSide Youth Zones

Application deadline: 5pm Monday 30^th June

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for empowering young people and transforming communities? Do you thrive in dynamic, start-up environments and want to make a lasting impact in a place that truly needs it?

Thurrock Youth Zone is seeking its founding Chief Executive-a bold, values-driven leader to bring this brand-new, purpose-built facility to life in Tilbury. As part of the national OnSide network, this Youth Zone will be a beacon of opportunity, inclusion, and inspiration for thousands of young people.

About the Role

As CEO, you will:

• Lead the launch and growth of a flagship Youth Zone engaging with the communities that will benefit from it.
• Act as a local ambassador, building bridges across diverse stakeholders-from funders and local authorities to young people and their families.
• Build and embed the first team – shaping the culture, strategy, and operations of a high-impact organisation from the ground up.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome candidates from all sectors-charity, public, private, education, health, and more-who bring:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Strategic and operational agility
• Fundraising and commercial acumen
• A deep commitment to inclusion and community engagement
• Resilience and adaptability in a start-up environment

What You’ll Get

• A 3-4 month immersive placement in an existing Youth Zone
• Mentorship from an experienced Openings Manager
• Access to OnSide’s national network and central support services
• Ongoing professional development and peer support

Why Thurrock?

This is more than a job-it’s a chance to lead a movement. Thurrock Youth Zone is fully capitally funded and already has a number of Founder Patrons (who offer revenue funding) in place. The role offers a rare opportunity to build something sustainable and impactful from the very beginning. You’ll play a key role in uniting a diverse community and shaping the future for generations of young people.