Chief Executive

PROSPECTUS-4; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead their mission of supporting marginalised young people through music. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in securing partnerships and fundraising from charities or foundations. This role demands an inclusive leader who can advocate for youth participation and drive strategic relationships with funders. The position offers a salary between £100,000 and £110,000, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing partnerships, grants or donations, ideally from charity or foundation.
• Experience across creative, youth, education or cultural sectors.
• Ability to advocate for grassroots youth music with authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the charity's strategy.
• Act as principal ambassador for the charity's mission.
• Oversee long-term financial planning and budgeting.
• Drive digital transformation through strategic adoption of technologies.

Skills

Securing major partnerships

Funding strategy

Impact measurement

Leadership in creative sectors

Working with government

Job description

We are supporting an impactful national charity, helping marginalised young people to make and monetise music.

At a time of reduced public funding, mental health challenges, climate change, and the growth of AI, we believe their mission has never been more urgent. Music builds confidence, creativity and community and it can transform how young people understand themselves and their place in the world.

Chief Executive

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 + benefits

Location: London, Southwark office- Hybrid working

We're seeking a senior leader with a proven track record in securing major partnerships, grants, or donations, ideally from a charity, foundation, or similar organisation. You'll have experience across the creative, youth, education, or cultural sectors, with expertise in funding strategy, impact measurement, and working confidently with government. A key priority will be accelerating income growth by building strong, strategic relationships with funders, policymakers, and philanthropists.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the charity's strategy, ensuring it reflects the organisation's vision and values.
• Act as principal ambassador, advocating their mission with authority and authenticity.
• Model inclusive, values-driven leadership, promoting equity, wellbeing, creativity, and youth participation.
• Oversee long-term financial planning and budgeting with the COO and board.
• Drive digital transformation through strategic adoption of digital tools and technologies.

As Chief Executive, you'll be an effective spokesperson, progressive thinker, and committed advocate for grassroots youth music, able to connect with people from all backgrounds. If you bring energy, belief in young people, and a passion for music, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto theus website.

Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.

If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus on or email.

For guidance on formulating your supporting statement, please review our guide How to Write a Cover Letter for a Charity Leadership Role.

At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Sunday 4th January (mid) 2026

Interviews with Prospectus: 12-23 January

Interviews with the charity: 2-13 February