CEO: Lead with Heart to Transform Child Services

PERIDOT PARTNERS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation in the UK seeks an exceptional Chief Executive to lead and grow its services for vulnerable children and families. The role combines compassion, commercial acumen and creativity. You will empower staff, shape impactful strategies, ensure governance, and build partnerships. Candidates should have strong leadership, strategic skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed practices. Applications close at 9 a.m. on Monday 24th November.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in a values-driven organisation.
• Strong strategic, operational and financial skills.
• Collaborative leadership style that inspires trust.
• Genuine commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead with courage, curiosity and care.
• Shape and deliver a bold, forward-looking strategy.
• Be an ambassador for Love Squared.
• Ensure safeguarding, governance and accountability.
• Build strong partnerships with funders.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic skills

Operational skills

Financial skills

Collaborative leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

A charitable organisation in the UK seeks an exceptional Chief Executive to lead and grow its services for vulnerable children and families. The role combines compassion, commercial acumen and creativity. You will empower staff, shape impactful strategies, ensure governance, and build partnerships. Candidates should have strong leadership, strategic skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed practices. Applications close at 9 a.m. on Monday 24th November.