Today, 1 in 4 young people who are homeless or facing homelessness also identify as LGBTQ. The issue of homelessness disproportionately impacts LGBTQ youth and the young people we work with have experienced hostility, rejection, fear and abuse alongside homelessness. We support in-crisis youth with financial aid, pathways into housing, healthcare access, education, training, and more. With service centres in London, Manchester, Bristol, and Newcastle - as well as a digital service - we are there when young people need us most. In 35 years, we have provided over 250,000 nights off the streets and supported over 50,000 people to survive and thrive. This is a pivotal time for akt, and we are now seeking a new Chief Executive to set a clear vision and direction and to inspire and empower our high-performing teams to deliver impact. You will be a proven chief executive or executive director and strategic leader who brings a strong appreciation of the opportunities and challenges of leading a charity in today’s political and economic context. Transformation and growth are the key items on our agenda. Therefore, you may come from a fundraising or a services background; critically, whichever the roots of your experience, you will have the leadership agility and experience to straddle both. Our external relationships and partnerships are critical to our continued ability to signpost those young people who need our support to trusted partners. You will be comfortable on an external platform and used to working with policy makers, funders and other service providers. Your exceptional communication skills and high emotional intelligence will be assets to you in this role. Fundamentally, we are looking for a leader who brings a strong sense of social justice and the knowledge and experience to deliver outstanding outcomes through developing high-performing teams. It is unacceptable for young people to find themselves homeless, or at risk of homelessness, as a result of who they are. We are here to transform their lives and to enable them to find the safety and security they need at such a crucial time. If you are motivated by our mission and can provide us with the leadership we seek, please visit https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/akt-ceo/ Closing date is 7 th June 2024