Lead change through music. Shape young lives.
Chief Executive
Location: Sussex (Brighton & Worthing base, with regional travel)
Salary: c. £65,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About The Organisation
They are an ambitious youth music charity using creativity to transform young people's lives. Working across Sussex, they support young people – particularly those facing disadvantage – to build confidence, find their voice and progress into education, employment and the creative industries.
With strong local roots and growing national recognition, the charity combines youth work, music culture and evidence-led practice to create lasting social impact.
The Opportunity
They are seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next phase of impact and growth. Reporting to the Board, you will set strategic direction, strengthen financial sustainability and lead a values-driven organisation through a period of transition and opportunity. This is a high-impact role combining strategy, cultural leadership, external influence and hands‑on organisational leadership.
What You'll Do
* Set direction – lead and deliver a clear, ambitious strategy
* Lead people and culture – foster an inclusive, high-performing and youth-centred organisation
* Drive sustainability – develop income, partnerships and long-term resilience
* Champion safeguarding and inclusion – ensure young people remain safe, heard and at the heart of decisions
* Be our voice – represent the charity with funders, partners and across the sector
* Deliver impact – strengthen evidence, learning and outcomes for young people
About You
You are a values-led, emotionally intelligent leader with the credibility and judgement to lead a mission-driven organisation.
You will bring:
* Senior leadership experience with strategic and operational responsibility
* A track record of leading change, growth or organisational development
* Experience of fundraising, business development or income generation
* Strong financial and governance oversight
* The ability to build partnerships and influence at a senior level
* A deep commitment to young people, inclusion and safeguarding
A connection to music, youth or creative sectors is highly valued.
Why Join
* Lead a respected, high-impact organisation at a pivotal moment
* Shape strategy and growth with real autonomy
* Work at the intersection of youth, culture and social change
* Make a tangible difference to young people's lives
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Any offer of employment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and, where relevant, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
The charity operates within robust safeguarding standards and procedures. We are fully committed to creating a safe environment for the children, young people and communities we work with. As such, we carry out comprehensive checks on all potential new staff to deter individuals with harmful intentions and reduce the likelihood of unsafe practice.
All staff who work directly with children, young people, or have access to confidential information will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Certain roles, particularly those involving work with children and vulnerable people, are exempt from the Act and may require disclosure of all convictions, including those that are spent. This will be clearly outlined in the recruitment materials for such roles.
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.
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