Chief Executive Officer

Future plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth-focused organisation in Greater London is seeking a Chief Executive to lead with a strong presence in youth development. Responsibilities include managing a £1.5m budget, building strategic relationships, and fostering an inclusive environment for young people. The ideal candidate will be proactive, financially savvy, and an excellent communicator, ready to shape the future for youth in the area.

Qualifications

• Hands on youth expertise and understanding of youth development.
• Proven financial leadership and operational management.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation and champion youth voice.
• Manage a budget of over £1.5m and diversify income.
• Build trust with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Youth expertise

Financial leadership

Relationship building

Clear communication

Proactive & decisive

Job description

Overview

As Chief Executive, you will lead a values driven organisation with a revenue budget of over £1.5m, champion youth voice, and deepen impact across the borough. You\'ll work shoulder to shoulder with young people, staff, volunteers, partners and the Board to deliver outstanding experiences and outcomes.

What you\'ll bring

• Hands on youth expertise: Visible presence in the Youth Zone and across the borough; deep understanding of youth development and safeguarding; experience of frontline delivery or leading services for children and young people; commitment to inclusion, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• Business acumen: Proven financial leadership and operational grip, including oversight of £1.5m+ budgets; track record of diversifying income across corporate, philanthropic and statutory sources; data informed decision making and the confidence to set priorities as appropriate.
• Relationship building: An outstanding connector who builds trust with young people, colleagues, Trustees, funders, the Local Authority, schools, employers and community partners, while leveraging the OnSide network.
• Clear communication: A compelling communicator who can inspire in the Youth Zone, articulate a powerful case for support, and represent Future credibly with media and stakeholders.
• Proactive & decisive: A doer who spots issues early, acts at pace, makes tough calls when needed, and creates the conditions for a high performance, learning culture.
• Are you a bold, inclusive leader ready to shape the future for young people in one of London\'s most dynamic boroughs? A passionate, skilled team delivering exceptional, inclusive services for young people.
• A robust, diversified funding model and strong reputation among funders and the community.
• Strategic partnerships across Barking & Dagenham and the wider OnSide network.