Chief Executive Officer - interim

Guardian Jobs; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal charity as the interim Chief Executive Officer, guiding the organization through a crucial year with a new strategy. You'll be pivotal in promoting justice and fairness while supporting a dedicated team and driving income growth. This 12-month contract offers a unique opportunity to lead an esteemed institution during a significant transition.

Qualifications

• Proven record of leading organizations through growth or transition.
• Experience in supporting income generation and funder engagement.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on accountability and justice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout of a new strategic vision.
• Drive sustainable funding growth and oversee governance.
• Support a committed senior team and enhance external visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Fundraising

Governance

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Join Public Law Project as our interim CEO and lead us as we enter our new strategic phase, championing justice, fairness in state decision-making and upholding the rule of law.

Contract: Interim role for 12 months, starting no later than early October 2025

Hours: Full time (4 days p/w considered)

About Us

Public law is fundamental to a fairand inclusive society. At its best, it enables the state to confront and navigate challenging contexts and make well thought through decisions for us all. Where public bodies make decisions that are unlawful, irrational, unfair or contrary to human rights, public law is there to enable people to challenge those decisions and hold the state to account.

For over 30 years, PLP has been at the forefront of public law in the UK to advance fairness in society. We have delivered impact through strategic litigation, ground-breaking research, and training for legal professionals, NGOs and public bodies. Our work includes challenging the government’s Rwanda immigration policy, contributing to the prorogation of Parliament case, supporting Windrush survivors, and scrutinising the use of automated decision-making and AI in public decision-making. We are values-led and highly collaborative, working in alliance with individuals and communities facing discrimination.

In the face of existential issues facing society, we have recently agreed a bolder strategic direction with a more aspirational vision than before. It is our intention that no matter the challenges in the years ahead, PLP will advance fairness in society through public law with determination, with authority and with others. This role will be essential to that journey.

About The Role

Public Law Project (PLP) seeks an inspiring and experienced interim CEO - parental leave cover - to lead us through an exciting and pivotal period. With our new strategy launching in July 2025, we are looking for a collaborative and values-driven leader to turn vision into action, build our external profile, support a developing team, and drive sustainable funding growth. This is a critical 12-month appointment, offering the opportunity to lead one of the UK’s most respected legal charities through a period of dynamic transition.

You will guide PLP through a vital year of strategic delivery and internal consolidation. You’ll lead the rollout of our new strategy, embedding agility, accountability and purpose across the organisation, while strengthening our external profile through increased visibility and thought leadership. You’ll support a capable and committed senior team, many of them recently appointed, fostering cohesion, a strong team ethos and an inclusive, positive culture. You will also play a key role in fundraising, stewarding existing funders and identifying new opportunities to diversify and grow income.

Working closely with the Chair and Board, you’ll help ensure strong governance and deliver the stability and impact our mission requires. You’ll be supported by a values-led team and a forward-thinking board, united in their commitment to accountability, equity and justice.

What We Are Looking For

We’re seeking a senior leader with a proven record of translating strategic plans into operational delivery and measurable impact, leading and supporting teams through organisational growth or transition, and building strong external partnerships and raising organisational profile. You will have experience in supporting income generation and funder engagement, and of effectively working with trustees and senior stakeholders to ensure good governance and risk oversight.

A background in law or public law is not essential, but you must bring a clear appreciation of the issues and landscape in which we operate. Most importantly, you’ll bring a collaborative and empowering leadership style, a deep alignment with our values, and the ability to get the best from people during times of change.

Closing date for applications: By 9am, Monday 14th July 2025

For further information, and details of how to apply: www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/chief-executive-officer-interim-public-law-project/

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