Chief Executive Officer

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and operational management. The successful candidate will oversee the execution of the charity's mission while ensuring financial sustainability and growth. With a strong background in business development and stakeholder engagement, you will lead a committed team and represent the organization publicly. This full-time, hybrid role includes regular in-person meetings and travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ executive leadership experience.
• Proven strategic and change delivery capabilities.
• Solid experience in budgeting and financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy delivery and ensure financial sustainability.
• Oversee governance and risk management.
• Grow and diversify income opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative leadership

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Anaphylaxis UK is seeking our next Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to lead the UK’s only charity dedicated solely to people at risk of anaphylaxis, taking forward its mission at an exciting moment of development and growth.

AboutUs

Anaphylaxis UK is the UK’s leading charity supporting individuals, families and carers living with serious allergies and anaphylaxis. For over 30 years we have provided evidence-based information, training and advocacy to improve safety, inclusion and quality of life for people at risk of severe allergic reactions. Our services include a dedicated helpline, the AllergyWise® training portfolio (including the Safer Schools Programme), accredited factsheets, an expanding digital offer and partnerships with healthcare, research and industry partners. We champion research, influence policy and work directly with schools, businesses and healthcare settings to reduce risk and anxiety for people with allergies.

The Role

As Chief Executive Officer you will be the senior officer responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, financial stewardship and external representation of Anaphylaxis UK. You will lead delivery of the charity’s strategic ambitions, grow and diversify income, and work collaboratively with a committed small staff team and an active Board of Trustees.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategy delivery, balancing service quality and financial sustainability.
• Oversee governance, reporting, budgeting, risk and regulatory compliance.
• Grow and diversify income to strengthen financial resilience.
• Provide ethical leadership, manage senior staff and build an inclusive culture.
• Develop strategic partnerships and act as public representative.
• Deliver high-quality services and drive digital innovation.

Key details

• Job title:Chief Executive Officer
• Salary:£70,000–£75,000 per annum
• Contract:Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
• Location:Hybrid - home based with regular in-person staff and Board meetings (including an average of one weekly meeting with third-party agents in central London); travel across the UK as required.
• Hours / working pattern:Hybrid working with regular face-to-face commitments and attendance at relevant UK conferences.

As our next CEO, you will demonstrate:

Essential

• Minimum five years’ executive (CEO-level or equivalent) leadership with proven strategic and change delivery.
• Strong business development track record, including diversifying income (fundraising, commercial, grants/partnerships).
• Solid financial competence: budgeting, control, reporting and financial stewardship.
• Experience working with boards, good corporate governance and risk management.
• Proven ability to deliver and improve high-quality services.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing across government, health, research and industry.
• Collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader who builds trust with staff, trustees and partners.
• Willingness to travel sustainably as required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of allergy, health or education sectors, or experience in health-related charities.
• Experience developing digital services and improving accessibility of information.
• Experience with corporate partnerships, schools or training delivery.
• Degree or relevant professional qualification.

Please download the appointment brief for full details, including how to apply.

If you would like an informal conversation about this position, please contact in confidence our consultant, Jenny Hills, at [e-mail] with suitable times to speak, and optional but appreciated, a CV or professional profile.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.