Interim Chief Executive Officer - Maternity Cover

Bexley Voluntary Service Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Bexley is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead strategy, governance, and operational direction. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to diversity, and experience in the voluntary sector. Key responsibilities include overseeing compliance, fostering an inclusive culture, and enhancing community relationships. Join a supportive team offering 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

6% employer pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and professional development

Access to Blue Light Card

Positive, inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Experienced voluntary / public sector leader with strategic, operational, and financial expertise.
• Collaborative, resilient, inclusive, and adaptable.
• Skilled in partnership working and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, vision, and organisational direction.
• Represent BVSC across local, regional, and national partnerships.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and financial oversight.
• Lead staff and senior leadership team, fostering an inclusive culture.
• Promote continuous improvement and service quality.

Skills

Voluntary / public sector leadership

Strategic expertise

Operational management

Financial oversight

Partnership working

Stakeholder engagement

Commitment to diversity

Adaptability

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact voluntary sector charity at the heart of the Bexley community. You’ll be supported by a passionate and dedicated staff team committed to inclusion, collaboration and strengthening the local VCS. If you are a resilient, adaptable and empathetic leader with a strategic mindset and a deep belief in the power of communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will :

• Lead strategy, vision, and organisational direction.
• Represent BVSC across local, regional, and national partnerships.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and financial oversight.
• Lead staff and senior leadership team; fostering an inclusive and supportive culture.
• Promote continuous improvement, service quality, and impact.
• Strengthen relationships with statutory partners, funders, VCS organisations, and communities.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you are :

• Experienced voluntary / public sector leader with strategic, operational, and financial expertise.
• Collaborative, resilient, inclusive, and adaptable.
• Skilled in partnership working, stakeholder engagement, and system leadership.
• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and organisational values.

Why join BVSC?

BVSC is a supportive, friendly team committed to strengthening the voluntary and community sector in Bexley. We offer :

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working : one day working from home each week, with flexible start and finish times (8am–6pm, core hours 10am–4pm).
• Access to the Blue Light Card.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued.