The Bevan Foundation is Wales’s leading independent think tank, driving policy change and tackling poverty and inequality through rigorous, evidence-based research. Established in 2001 and inspired by Aneurin Bevan’s legacy, the Foundation has shaped public debate for over two decades.
With Welsh politics at a pivotal moment and the 2026 Senedd elections ahead, The Bevan Foundation is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its efforts in tackling poverty, inequality, and injustice in Wales. As the CEO, you will oversee the Foundation’s strategy, operations, and growth, driving impactful change through evidence-based research, policy development, and advocacy.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
1. Strong organisational leadership, ensuring effective governance, strategic alignment, and operational excellence
2. To be a strategic thinker and policy innovator, with the ability to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
3. Shape and deliver a strategic agenda aligned with mission and funding environment
4. A proven ability to secure income and management multi-year funding relationships.
5. To be a skilled communicator, across media, panels and high-profile platforms, acting as the organisational ambassador.
6. Experience in building inclusive, high-performing and motivated teams.
7. An understanding of Wales, and the Welsh political environ...