Deputy Chief Executive

Community Action Network; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking a dynamic Deputy Chief Executive to join its Senior Leadership Team in Dorset. The role involves strategic leadership, operational oversight, and collaboration for income generation. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in governance, strong financial skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. The position comes with a competitive salary and benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Season train ticket loan

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic planning, governance, and performance management.
• Strong financial acumen and a track record of income generation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A collaborative and values-driven approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the organisation.
• Drive performance by setting clear expectations and evaluating outcomes.
• Contribute to the delivery of our strategic plan, Action With Heart.
• Act as a key ambassador and representative for CAN.
• Collaborate to identify and secure new income streams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Governance management

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Income generation

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Location: Northmead House, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset CAN operates hybrid working

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract length: 1 Year initially

Closing date: 5th November midday

Interviews: 14th November ONLINE

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Deputy Chief Executive to join our Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will work closely with our Chief Executive to ensure our internal governance, planning, and systems are robust and future-ready.

About CAN (Community Action Network)

CAN is a respected local infrastructure charity proudly holding the NAVCA Quality Award. We are a membership-led organisation committed to strengthening Dorset s voluntary and community sector. Our mission is to serve and champion local charities and community groups, helping to build strong, healthy, diverse, and thriving communities.

We hold two national quality assurance awards and our work is underpinned by NAVCA s four functions of a Local Infrastructure Charity:

• Leadership and advocacy
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Capacity building
• Volunteering

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the organisation.
• Drive performance by setting clear expectations and evaluating outcomes.
• Contribute to the delivery of our strategic plan, Action With Heart, aligning with our vision, mission, and values.
• Act as a key ambassador and representative for CAN, deputising for the Chief Executive as required.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to identify and secure new income streams, strengthening our financial sustainability.

About You

You are an experienced leader with a passion for the voluntary and community sector. You bring:

• Proven experience in strategic planning, governance, and performance management.
• Strong financial acumen and a track record of income generation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A collaborative and values-driven approach to leadership.

Why Join Us?

At CAN, you ll be part of a dynamic team making a real difference in Dorset. We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to shape the future of a vital local charity.

We offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.