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Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to guide a national health and professional membership charity through its next phase of growth and impact.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £400 per day (Freelance, no benefits)
Contract: 12 months freelance contract, with potential extension
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible)
Location: Remote, with occasional travel
Closing Date: 19th September 2025
About the Role
As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, working closely with trustees to shape the charity’s direction, ensure strong governance, and lead fundraising and income generation. You will act as the external face of the organisation, building partnerships across health, education, and policy networks while supporting and inspiring a small but committed team.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Providing visionary leadership and strategic direction
2. Driving membership growth and engagement
3. Leading fundraising and income generation strategies
4. Overseeing financial sustainability, reporting, and compliance
5. Managing external communications and strengthening national profile
6. Representing the charity nationally and internationally
About You
We are looking for someone with the vision, drive, and experience to take the organisation forward. You will bring:
7. Proven leadership in the charity/not-for-profit, health, education, or wider social impact sector
8. Experience in fundraising, income generation, and partnership building
9. Strong financial and governance oversight skills
10. Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder management abilities
11. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organisation’s mission
12. Flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a small-organisation context
While not essential, experience in school and/or public health nursing or wider public health and experience in membership growth or communication management would be a valuable asset.
About the Organisation
A nationally recognised UK health and professional membership charity, established in 2006. They champion excellence in school and public health nursing, influence health and care policy, and support professionals working with children, young people, families, and communities. Though modest in size, the charity is widely respected as an influential voice in reducing health inequalities and shaping policy that improves outcomes for children and young people.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity CEO, Director of Strategy, Director of Programmes, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Non-Profit Leader, Director of Operations, Membership Director, or Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. #INDNFP
Apply now to help shape the future of school and public health nursing in the UK.