Chief Executive Officer

WOMEN'S EQUALITY NETWORK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity in Wales is seeking a driven CEO to lead its mission of achieving gender equality. The new leader will work on innovative projects and campaigns, guiding a dedicated team to foster women's rights across Wales. Ideal candidates bring inspiring leadership, a strong policy development background, and excellent communication skills. Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter outlining their alignment with the role and vision.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and empower teams.
• Experience in developing evidence-based policies.
• Ability to engage across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of innovative projects.
• Champion women's rights and equality in Wales.
• Develop strategic partnerships with organizations.

Skills

Driven and motivated

Inclusive and inspiring leadership

Strong grasp of policy development

Skilled communicator

Strategic partnership building

Job description

WEN Wales is seeking to recruit a new CEO to oversee the next exciting stage of our development as a membership charity, campaigning for and championing women’s rights and equality in Wales.

In the past five years we have more than doubled our income, developed an ambitious strategic plan and run impactful campaigns. Now we want to take the next step in our journey to deliver our vision of a Wales free from gender discrimination with a new CEO at the helm.

You will work closely with a small and dedicated team on a wide range of exciting and innovative projects, including:

• an award-winning mentoring programme, Equal Power Equal Voice
• the successful Diverse5050 campaign
• our Feminist Scorecard
• our State of the Nation Report
• our childcare campaign
• the 100 Welsh Women initiative

We’re looking for someone who:

• is driven, motivated, and deeply committed to building a Wales free from gender discrimination
• brings inclusive and inspiring leadership, with a proven ability to lead and empower teams
• has a strong grasp of how to develop thoughtful, evidence-based policy and advocate for it effectively
• is a skilled communicator and networker, able to engage confidently across diverse audiences
• excels at building and sustaining strategic partnerships with other organisations.

Interested? Please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 to [e-mail] outlining:

• how your skills and experience align with the role
• the contribution you believe you can make to achieving our vision

Closing date: Friday 17 October, 6pm.

Interviews: w/c 27 October.

If you would like to talk to us about the post, please email [e-mail] and we will arrange an informal conversation.