Overview
Prospectus is proud to be partnering with a leading UK music therapy charity. For over 60 years, the organisation has worked to ensure that music is accessible to all, not just as a creative outlet, but as a powerful tool for connection, communication and care. Its unique, evidence-based practice supports people facing some of life’s most complex challenges, from neurological conditions and developmental delays to mental health difficulties and life-limiting illnesses.
Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £110,000 - £125,000 per annum + benefits
Location: Hybrid / London
Responsibilities
* Lead the organisation with clarity, compassion and strategic focus, working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team to ensure financial resilience, operational effectiveness and alignment to values.
* Act as a key ambassador for the organisation, building strategic partnerships, engaging with government and funders, and championing the transformative power of music across a wide range of sectors.
* Lead on organisational culture, team wellbeing and inclusive practice, ensuring the charity remains values-led and mission-driven as an employer of choice.
* Set and execute strategy to enable music therapy to be recognised, integrated and accessible as part of the UK’s health and care system.
Qualifications and experience
* Significant senior leadership experience, ideally at CEO or Executive Director level, within a complex, purpose-driven organisation.
* A strong track record in strategic planning, income growth and organisational transformation.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience representing an organisation at a national level.
* Experience working with a Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance and long-term sustainability.
* A deep personal commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and social impact.
* While direct experience of music therapy is not essential, candidates must demonstrate a strong alignment with the mission and values of the organisation and the importance of creative expression, human connection and inclusive access to care.
How to apply
Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement addressing the role requirements via the Prospectus website.
Equality and Inclusion
Prospectus is committed to supporting all candidates through the recruitment process. The charity is a Disability Confident Employer, and candidates will have the opportunity to provide information regarding disability or any reasonable adjustments required. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from those with lived experience of the communities the charity serves.
Timeline
Application deadline: 19 November 2025
1st Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24 November 2025
2nd interviews with the charity: w/c 1 December and w/c 8 December
Note: this description is focused on the Chief Executive Officer role and its requirements; other job postings and unrelated content have been removed to improve clarity.
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