CEO, Maritime Charity: Strategy, Growth & Impact

Sailors' Children's Society; Hessle; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sailors' Children’s Society seeks a senior leader to drive growth and strategic delivery across the UK charity. You will be the face of the charity, shaping strategy with the Board and expanding family support through diverse income streams, building high-value partnerships and leading a compassionate team.

You will represent the Society across maritime and charitable sectors, oversee safeguarding, governance and finances, and nurture relations with patronage and seafaring communities.

Qualifications

• Senior executive leadership experience in a charity or comparable purpose-led organisation.
• Proven ability to grow organisations and transform strategy into deliverable plans.
• Track record of securing significant income and building high-value partnerships.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Experience leading and empowering teams with an inclusive style.
• Experience working with boards of trustees or non-executive boards.
• Strong financial and commercial judgement under pressure.
• Commitment to purpose, values, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the Society's next strategy with the Board of Trustees.
• Grow the scale and reach of family support and shift towards self-sufficiency.
• Lead a diverse income strategy across corporate partners, trusts, major donors, events and maritime sector.
• Lead, motivate and empower a skilled team in a trauma-aware culture.
• Hold accountability for safeguarding, governance and finances.
• Build relationships with Patron, President, partner charities and seafaring communities.
• Oversee communications and brand to tell a consistent impact story.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising & income growth

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Board interaction

Financial acumen

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Job description

Sailors' Children’s Society seeks a senior leader to drive growth and strategic delivery across the UK charity. You will be the face of the charity, shaping strategy with the Board and expanding family support through diverse income streams, building high-value partnerships and leading a compassionate team.

You will represent the Society across maritime and charitable sectors, oversee safeguarding, governance and finances, and nurture relations with patronage and seafaring communities.