The Forces Employment Charity (FEC), the UK’s leading employment charity supporting the Armed Forces community, is seeking a dynamic and influential Chief Executive to lead the organisation through its next chapter of national impact.
FEC provides life long, life changing employment support to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families, including those in the justice system. With a history dating back to 1885 and now operating at a scale of £10m revenue, 200 staff, and 12 major programmes, FEC works in close partnership with the MOD, NHS, OVA, employers and military charities to deliver specialist support across the UK.
As Chief Executive, you will:
* Lead a mission driven charity with deep credibility and national reach.
* Drive strategic delivery, financial sustainability and operational excellence across all regions and programmes (including CTP and Op NOVA).
* Strengthen and diversify income through government, philanthropic and corporate partnerships.
* Act as an influential ambassador for veteran employment, representing FEC across media, policy forums and Cobseo.
* Inspire a values led culture of expertise, compassion, resilience and collaboration.
About you
You are an inspiring, values-led senior leader who brings the confidence, integrity and strategic acumen required to lead an organisation of significant national importance. You will bring:
* Proven executive leadership experience within the charity, public or corporate sector, delivering complex programmes at scale.
* Strong strategic capability, with the ability to translate long term vision into clear plans, KPIs and performance.
* Financial literacy and stewardship, capable of overseeing multi-million-pound operations with rigour and transparency.
* Credibility with senior stakeholders including government, employers, funders, the media and partner organisations.
* Outstanding communication and ambassadorial skills, enabling you to represent FEC confidently on the national stage.
* A people centred leadership style, able to motivate diverse teams, nurture talent and champion inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing.
* A commitment to evidence-based decision making, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
* A deep empathy for the Armed Forces community, with a genuine desire to help veterans and their families build fulfilling civilian careers.
Benefits
FEC offers a comprehensive package including generous annual leave, hybrid working, a Simply Health plan, 24/7 employee assistance programme, matched pension contributions, birthday leave, cycle to work scheme, discounts, and more.
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For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:
William Pringle
Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice
Berwick Partners
+44 (0) 207 518 2635 / +44 (0) 7515 919 648
William.Pringle@berwickpartners.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th March 2026