Managing Director

CHARITY PEOPLE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in London is seeking a Managing Director to drive their mission and oversee service delivery for young people. The ideal candidate will have strong senior leadership experience, a track record in developing services, and a commitment to inclusion. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 per annum with flexible/hybrid working options. Apply by December 7th for this impactful leadership position.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and operational oversight required.
• Track record of statutory compliance and safeguarding.
• Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and growth for the organization.
• Oversee service delivery across multiple locations.
• Work closely with stakeholders to expand impact.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in services for young people

Proven ability to develop services and generate income

Strong financial acumen

Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding

Job description

Managing Director - Young persons Community-Focused Organisation

Salary: £65,000 per annum (open to 4 days per week)

Location: Camden, London (with flexible/hybrid options)

Closing Date: Sunday 7th December

Interviews: Before Christmas

We are recruiting on behalf of a dynamic, grassroots organisation that has been transforming the lives of children and families for over a decade. Operating across three vibrant community hubs, this organisation delivers inclusive early years education, after‑school and holiday play schemes, mentoring, and specialist support for children and young people with disabilities. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to create safe, engaging spaces where every child can thrive.

Within this newly created role as Managing Director, you will be both the strategic and operational lead, driving innovation and growth while ensuring excellence in service delivery. Reporting to a committed Board of Trustees, you'll oversee a talented team across three locations and work closely with partners, commissioners, and stakeholders to expand impact and develop new income streams.

We are looking for a commercially minded leader with a strong track record in services for young people. You'll combine strategic vision with hands‑on leadership, ensuring compliance, safeguarding, and financial sustainability while inspiring your team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.

Key qualities we're seeking

• Senior leadership experience in services for young people, from either education, care, or community services.
• Proven ability to develop services and generate income.
• Strong financial acumen and operational oversight.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and community engagement.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead an organisation that truly makes a difference to its community.

If you're ready to bring your expertise and passion to a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply by Sunday 7th December. Interviews will take place before Christmas.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.