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Chief Executive Officer
Are you an ambitious, mission-driven leader ready to guide a pioneering children’s charity through transformational growth?
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Ockbrook, Derbyshire (with some UK travel)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Monday 14 July 2025
Final Interviews: Thursday 18 September 2025
About the Role
Over The Wall Camp (OTWC) is a national children’s charity providing life-changing residential and online experiences for children with serious illness and their families. We’re at a pivotal moment in our journey as we prepare to open our new permanent camp and headquarters in Ockbrook, Derbyshire in 2026, a move that will double our reach and deepen our impact.
As our next Chief Executive, you’ll lead the charity through this exciting period of transition and growth. Working closely with our dedicated board, senior leadership team, and growing supporter base, you’ll drive strategy, expand services, and increase income from voluntary, capital, and commercial streams.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the delivery of our Ockbrook capital development and future phases
· Build our new commercial offering to maximise use of our site
· Grow voluntary and major donor income alongside a strong fundraising team
· Inspire and manage a dedicated team of 40+ staff and 250 volunteers
· Act as a compelling ambassador for the organisation across the sector
About You
We’re looking for a confident, inclusive, and purpose-driven leader with:
· Proven senior leadership experience in the charity or mission-driven sector
· A strong track record in fundraising and income generation (including capital and commercial income)
· Experience of managing organisational change and strategic development
· Financial acumen and governance awareness at board level
· A deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families affected by serious illness
About Over The Wall Camp
OTWC has been supporting children with serious illness and their families for over 25 years. As the UK’s member of the global SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor Paul Newman, we deliver inclusive, and transformational camp experiences. With a new permanent home in Derbyshire, our future is full of promise.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented or marginalised groups.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Director of Programmes, Director of Fundraising, Director of Strategy, Charity Director, Executive Director, Head of Operations, Capital Projects Lead, Commercial Director, or Director of Business Development.
Advertised on behalf of Over the Wall
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Director
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Full-time
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General Business and Management
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Community Services
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