Chief Executive Officer (22.5 hours)

Royal Society for Asian Affairs; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs is seeking a part-time Chief Executive to lead the charity in partnership with its board. The role combines strategic leadership with practical delivery, with fundraising a central priority.

You will develop fundraising relationships, build partnerships, manage a small team, oversee budgets and governance, and support the Society's collections and digital work. The role is mostly home-based, with occasional London meetings and travel.

Qualifications

• Experience managing people, budgets and relationships with a governing body.
• Strong communication, sound judgement, financial understanding and an interest in Asian affairs.
• Comfortable working independently from home with hands-on approach.
• Fundraising capability and relationship building are particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising relationships and income opportunities.
• Build partnerships, strengthen membership and oversee programmes and publications.
• Lead a small team and coordinate contractors and volunteers.
• Manage budgets, reporting, governance and regulatory responsibilities.
• Support the future of the Society's collections and digital work.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Fundraising

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

About the employer

The Royal Society for Asian Affairs promotes informed discussion of Asia through publications, events, education and research support.

The role

Lead this small charity in partnership with its board. The role combines strategic leadership with practical delivery, with fundraising a central priority.

Responsibilities

Develop fundraising relationships and income opportunities.

Build partnerships, strengthen membership and oversee programmes and publications.

Lead a small team and coordinate contractors and volunteers.

Manage budgets, reporting, governance and regulatory responsibilities.

Support the future of the Society's collections and digital work.

Requirements

Experience managing people, budgets and relationships with a governing body. Strong communication, sound judgement, financial understanding and an interest in Asian affairs. You should be comfortable working independently from home and taking a hands-on approach. Fundraising capability and relationship building are particularly valuable.

Hours and pay

Permanent, 22.5 hours per week, with a six-month probation. Mostly home based, with occasional London meetings, evening events and travel. Salary from £48,000 annually for this part-time role, based on advertised FTE pay from £80,000; negotiable according to experience.