CEO — National Racing Welfare Charity

The Jockey Club; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jockey Club is seeking a CEO to provide strategic leadership and overall management, driving the charity's vision, mission and objectives across a nationwide footprint.

The CEO will work with trustees, staff, volunteers and stakeholders to maximise impact and sustainability, while acting as the organisation's ambassador with integrity and strategic insight. Leadership, governance and financial stewardship are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Board level experience within a small or medium-sized organisation, ideally a charity or sporting foundation.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising, income generation and donor engagement, plus governance and regulatory obligations.
• Experience working with a Board of Trustees or non-executive board.
• Awareness of current issues affecting the charity and third sectors.
• Understanding of racing industry context and key stakeholders.
• Credible ambassador with influencing and negotiation skills, able to nurture stakeholder relationships.
• Outstanding leadership and people management with hands-on operational ability.
• Ability to foster collaboration, innovation and a high-performing team.
• High integrity, professionalism, resilience and political astuteness.
• Strong financial knowledge and experience managing a P&L.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management to deliver the charity's vision, mission and objectives.
• Lead the organisation on a nationwide basis, working with trustees, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Act as principal ambassador; build relationships across the racing industry and beyond.
• Ensure governance excellence, regulatory compliance and robust risk management.
• Oversee fundraising, income generation and partnership development activities.
• Develop and monitor long-term strategy, budgets and financial plans to ensure sustainability.
• Ensure effective communication with the Board and stakeholders; report on key matters.

Skills

Board leadership

Fundraising knowledge

Governance & compliance

Board liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & people management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen / P&L

Relationship building

Ambassadorial skills

Job description

The Jockey Club is seeking a CEO to provide strategic leadership and overall management, driving the charity's vision, mission and objectives across a nationwide footprint.

The CEO will work with trustees, staff, volunteers and stakeholders to maximise impact and sustainability, while acting as the organisation's ambassador with integrity and strategic insight. Leadership, governance and financial stewardship are essential to success.