Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join their organisation as Chief Executive Officer to play a pivotal role in delivering the strategic aims of the organisation and making a lasting impact on the community they support.
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Salary
£55,000 - £57,000 dependent on experience
Hours
35 hours per week
Location
Hybrid: Nottingham City office base (Dryden Enterprise Centre) and community-based across the City, with flexible home working options.
About the role
As Chief Executive Officer you will provide strategic and operational leadership, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver the organisation’s vision, ensure long‑term sustainability and maximise their impact across the city.
You will lead a committed team, oversee the development of their programmes and services, and act as their principal ambassador – building strong relationships with partners, funders and networks locally, regionally and nationally. A key part of the role will be securing income, championing the VCSE sector, and ensuring they continue to respond effectively to the changing needs of communities and organisations in Nottingham.
This is a broad, influential role suited to a leader who is equally comfortable setting strategy, representing the organisation at senior levels, and rolling up their sleeves when needed.
Responsibilities
* Providing clear strategic leadership and direction for the organisation, translating vision into delivery.
* Ensuring the organisation’s long‑term financial stability through income generation, grants and partnerships.
* Leading and developing the senior team, fostering a collaborative, values‑led culture.
* Working with Trustees to maintain strong governance, performance management and accountability.
* Representing the organisation externally and strengthening their profile with funders, partners and decision-makers.
* Championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector through advocacy, collaboration and engagement.
* Overseeing budgets, resources and organisational infrastructure to support effective delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
You will be an experienced senior leader, ideally from the voluntary or community sector, with a strong understanding of how local infrastructure organisations support communities and volunteering in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
You’ll bring a track record of developing strategy, securing funding and building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You’ll be confident influencing at senior levels, while remaining approachable, hands‑on and values driven.
What you’ll also bring
* Strong financial and organisational management capability.
* Experience leading, coaching and motivating teams.
* Insight into the policy, funding and partnership landscape affecting the VCSE sector.
* A collaborative, solutions‑focused mindset with the confidence to lead change.
* Flexibility to work across Nottingham and occasionally outside standard office hours. The Chief Executive Officer is expected to attend in‑person meetings in and around Nottingham 1 to 3 days a week, on average.
Why join their organisation?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected, long‑established organisation at the heart of Nottingham’s voluntary and community sector. You’ll have the chance to shape strategy, influence decision‑making, and make a tangible difference to communities across the city.
Application Process
Closing date: 8am Monday 16th February. Interviews will be held 11th and 12th March.
Thank you for considering them as your next professional home and they look forward to receiving your application.
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