Job Description Chief Executive Officer NFS Mediation Location: Hybrid – between home and the Southampton office (ideally 3-4 days on site per week) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Contract: Permanent, full-time (9am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday). Flexible working: 0.8 FTE considered flexible working policy in place Benefits: 32 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) 3% pension, L&D, free parking on site Culture: Supportive, flexible, and autonomous Are you a values-led senior leader who believes in the power of dialogue and community? We’re thrilled to be partnering with NFS Mediation, a well-established and highly respected conflict resolution charity, to recruit their new Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to lead an organisation whose mission is all about bringing people together during some of the most difficult times in their lives, helping them to find a way forward, repair relationships, and rebuild communities. About NFS Mediation Since 1997, NFS Mediation has been providing independent, and confidential mediation and conflict resolution services. Their work spans community mediation, restorative justice, hoarding interventions using cognitive behavioural approaches, and anti-social behaviour (ASB) assessments. They now run one of the largest county-wide mediation services in England, operating as a values-driven organisation committed to building stronger, safer, more cohesive communities. About the role As Chief Executive Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation, holding the strategic vision, leading a dedicated and highly experienced staff and volunteer team, and maintaining strong relationships with external partners and commissioners. You’ll: Develop and implement strategic plans and budgets, reporting to the Board Secure and retain funding through contracts and partnerships Lead, inspire and support the senior management and staff team Ensure the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality mediation services About you You’ll be a compassionate, values-led leader who understands how to bring people with you. You’ll also be comfortable navigating both strategic oversight and operational leadership. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with: Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector A strong track record in service delivery and team development Financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a collaborative leadership style Experience in mediation, restorative justice, or conflict resolution is welcome but not essential. What matters most is a commitment to NFS Mediation’s mission, values and community-led approach. If this sounds like the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV or profile to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the next step. Closing 9am on Wednesday the 1 st October First stage interviews w/c 20 th October Second stage interviews w/c 3 rd November Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.