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We are looking for a visionary and compassionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the charity into its next exciting chapter, as Kids for Kids’ celebrates their 25th Birthday.

This is a unique opportunity to succeed our Founder and make a lasting difference for children and families facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Home based (with occasional travel)
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 26th October, the client reserves the right to interview before the closing date so please apply asap.

The Role

As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership, overseeing all aspects of the organisations work in the UK and abroad, ensuring continued impact and growth. You will manage our fundraising programme, finances, and operations, as well as motivate and inspire a small but highly dedicated team and network of volunteers.

You will:

• Lead the organisation’s strategy, safeguarding its mission and values.
• Oversee all fundraising, awareness-raising, and financial management.
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the founder as she transitions to her role as Chairman of Trustees.
• Be the public face of the charity, representing us at events, with donors, and in the media.
• Manage relationships with our Patrons, celebrities, supporters, and volunteers.
• Oversee major fundraising events including our Candlelit Christmas Concert, Gala Gourmet Dinner Dance, and 25th Birthday celebrations in 2026.

This role is central to ensuring that more children and families in Darfur can access lifesaving and sustainable support, enabling communities to thrive despite unimaginable hardship.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated leader with a strong track record of management, fundraising, and financial acumen. You will be values-driven and compassionate, with the ability to inspire others and build meaningful relationships at all levels.

You will have:

• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally in the charitable or not-for-profit sector.
• Strategic thinking skills with strong financial and operational management experience.
• Demonstrable success in fundraising and developing new income streams.
• Experience of working with Boards of Trustees and managing governance requirements.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience of acting as a public spokesperson.
• The ability to inspire, manage, and grow staff, volunteers, and supporter networks.

Desirable:

• Ability to speak Arabic.

How to Apply

Please apply by providing a CV and cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role.

About the Organisation

This is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 24 years we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Since 2001 we have adopted 110 villages, transforming the lives of over half a million people.

There could not be a more exciting time to take the charity forward. You will be responsible for shaping both the projects in Darfur, and all the exciting opportunities to raise awareness and funds in the rest of the world.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Finance Director, Corporate Services Director, Human Resources Director, IT Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Partnerships Director, Managing Director, CFO, Fundraising Director etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We seek a confident, commercially minded leader to guide CILT (UK) through a period of renewal and growth. This is a high‑visibility role at a Royal Chartered professional body serving logistics, transport and supply‑chain professionals across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will strengthen the Institute’s influence, modernise its member and learning offers, stabilise finances and build a culture of collaboration and accountability.

About the Role

As CILT (UK)’s most senior executive you will:

• Lead the delivery of a clear business plan and strategic priorities in partnership with the Board.
• Ensure the Institute fulfils its Royal Charter, charitable objects and governance obligations.
• Act as the public face of CILT (UK): develop and maintain a strong network of external relationships and act as a trusted advisor to government, public bodies, industry and academia.
• Drive commercial performance across events, qualifications, learning and partnerships while protecting member value.
• Modernise member services and digital platforms to grow membership, retention and engagement (UK and international).
• Build internal capability through visible leadership of the senior management team, stronger governance, improved financial discipline and performance management.
• Champion diversity, inclusion and generational renewal across volunteers, membership and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction, lead transformation and deliver sustainable income diversification.
• Oversee financial planning and P&L performance; address the organisation’s structural deficit and prepare resilient multi‑year plans.
• Represent CILT (UK) externally in policy debate and sector forums, presenting evidence‑based advice rather than lobbying.
• Strengthen relationships with volunteers, regional and national committees and the membership network.
• Ensure regulatory, legal and Royal Charter compliance; manage risk with rigour

Candidate Profile

You will have a proven record of senior leadership, commercial delivery and transformation in one or more of the following contexts: professional bodies, commercial education/training, mid‑sized charities with commercial arms, or transport/logistics/ infrastructure organisations. Essential attributes include:

• Significant P&L and budgetary experience; demonstrable income diversification success.
• Experience of governance at or close to board level and comfortable working with trustees.
• Strong stakeholder and political acumen, with excellent external representation and media capability.
• Emotional intelligence; visible, present leadership and the ability to rebuild trust and morale.
• Commitment to professional standards, member value and public‑interest purpose.

Sector experience in logistics, transport or supply chain is advantageous but not mandatory: demonstrable leadership, credibility and the ability to deliver the brief are paramount.

Package & Practicalities

• Salary: £120,000–£140,000 plus benefits (including 10% employer pension contribution and other benefits).
• Location: Hybrid working with significant time required in Corby, East Midlands Headquarters and at sector events (UK and international).
• Closing date: Sunday 26^th October 2025.
• Application: apply online at
• For questions contact Thomas Ewen, Principal - / .

CILT (UK) is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

After 15 years of outstanding leadership, our Founder and Chief Executive, Helen Milner, will be stepping down in 2026, and so we are now seeking a visionary and influential leader to lead Good Things Foundation into its next chapter.

Good Things Foundation is the UK’s leading digital inclusion charity. Since 2011, we have been at the forefront of tackling digital exclusion, working across the UK, Australia and beyond. We are a staff-mutual organisation, with both staff and trustees as Members, creating a unique culture where governance is embedded in everyday working life and our organisation’s values and lived in practice. Our vision is a world where everyone benefits from digital so that everyone can become healthier, happier and better off.

This is an exciting time to join Good Things Foundation, as the UK Government has launched its Digital Inclusion Action Plan, the pace of technological change is accelerating, and we are refreshing our strategy to seize new opportunities. Against this backdrop, our next Chief Executive will have the opportunity to drive systemic change, bringing together leaders across sectors, and ensure that everyone can thrive in the digital world.

As Chief Executive, you will be the primary ambassador for Good Things Foundation, providing inspirational and strategic leadership to a talented Executive team, and staff, and act as a compelling public voice for digital inclusion, influencing policy and championing change at the highest levels. You will shape and deliver our strategy to 2028 and beyond, ensuring real and lasting impact, alongside holding responsibility for sustaining diverse income streams, securing at least £3m annually to fund our mission, while convening powerful partnerships and influential networks nationally and internationally to deliver innovative digital inclusion programmes.

To achieve this, we are looking for an exceptional strategic leader who brings a proven track record at executive level, setting strategy and turning vision into delivery. You will have direct experience of influencing central and devolved government policy and driving social impact, alongside evidence of developing sustainable partnerships and generating significant income. Strong financial acumen and governance experience are essential, as is a deep commitment to digital and social inclusion and to equity, diversity, and inclusive leadership. You will be an outstanding communicator with the ability to inspire, convene, and advocate. Entrepreneurial yet delivery-focused, you will be ambitious for our mission and relentless in ensuring no one is left behind in our digital world.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

Closing date: Friday 24^th October 2025

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Organisation: Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (Hybrid)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is seeking an outstanding, strategic leader to guide the UK’s pre-eminent voice for local shops through its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to lead a long established, highly respected, influential membership organisation at the heart of the UK retail sector, representing over 50,000 convenience stores from independent retailers to major national chains.

About the Association of Convenience Stores

Established in 1995, ACS is the voice of over 50,000 local shops across the UK, including independent retailers and major chains such as Sainsbury’s, Co-op, BP, and Tesco (via Booker and One Stop). ACS’s mission is to represent the interests of the convenience store sector through lobbying, regulatory advice, research, and networking. The organisation is known for its credibility, quality of engagement, and ability to influence policy, with a best-in-class events programme and sector-leading research. ACS operates as a not-for-profit, with a lean, highly experienced team and a strong reputation for collaboration across the retail and business community.

About the role

As ACS’s Chief Executive, you will work closely with the Board to set and deliver a clear strategy that ensures the organisation remains a powerful advocate for its members and the wider sector. You will lead a talented team, maintain ACS’s reputation for best-in-class research and events, and drive innovation in member engagement and commercial sustainability. The role requires a visible, credible public presence - engaging with government, media, and industry stakeholders at the highest levels.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ACS’s strategy, ensuring it reflects the evolving needs of members and the sector.
• Act as the public face of ACS, representing the organisation in policy debates, media, and industry forums.
• Build and sustain strong relationships across a diverse membership, from independent shop owners to FTSE 100 CEOs and government officials.
• Ensuring sustainable income and value for members and supplier partners through ACS’s commercial model.
• Champion digitisation and innovation in member engagement, internal processes, and communications.
• Inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.
• Maintain robust governance, financial discipline, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Candidate profile

You will be a strategic, empathetic leader with a proven record of senior leadership and stakeholder engagement in a relevant context such as trade associations, membership bodies, senior retail/supplier or public affairs roles. You will bring:

• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, with confidence in high-profile public and media settings.
• Strong political acumen and the ability to influence policy and build credibility across government and industry.
• Experience of driving organisational change, commercial growth, and digital transformation.
• A collaborative, consultative approach, able to balance member engagement with decisive leadership.
• A genuine interest in the convenience sector and the ability to quickly grasp its nuances and challenges.
• Experience of not-for-profit management, board-level governance, and financial oversight.

Package & practicalities

• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Location: Hybrid working, with regular presence required at ACS’s Farnborough office and frequent travel to Westminster and sector events across the UK.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the “Apply for this role” button. You will be redirected to the Odgers Group website, where you can attach your supporting statement and most recent CV as your application.

For more information or to discuss this role informally, please email While we try to respond to all inquiries sometimes it can prove impossible because of high-demand. In such instances we encourage you not to delay and to apply directly.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 16th November 2025

In2scienceUK is a national charity dedicated to empowering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress into STEM education and careers. What began as a small initiative supporting ten students in London, over the last 15 years we have grown significantly in both scale and influence. Last year alone, we supported 972 participants, providing over 58,000 hours of in-person placement experience across 67 partner organisations nationwide.

At In2scienceUK, we place a strong emphasis on measuring the impact that our STEM placement programmes have on our students. We are also rich in data, which offers the potential to provide valuable insight to funders and partners seeking to understand access to STEM and the intersectional barriers that persist.

We are now seeking an inspiring leader who can build on the strengths of the team and develop the vision and programme to lead In2scienceUK into its next phase of growth. The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of delivering impact and innovation, with the ability to build strategic partnerships, influence diverse stakeholders and inspire a talented, fully remote team to achieve excellence together.

You will combine entrepreneurial drive with a deep commitment to equity. You will also have a clear understanding of the principles of good governance, and be able to demonstrate excellent judgement for how those principles should be applied in our context.

Knowledge of, or networks in, STEM, social mobility or higher education would be an advantage, although we also welcome leaders from other sectors who share our purpose and bring transferable skills. We are  open to both experienced CEOs and senior leaders ready for their first chief executive role, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of socioeconomic disadvantage.

This is an exciting and defining moment to join In2scienceUK. With a dedicated team, a forward-looking Board and a compelling mission backed by evidence of impact, we are poised to expand our reach and strengthen our role as a leading voice in STEM access and inclusion. If you share our passion for innovation, collaboration and social change, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.

Creating breakthroughs for a world where every autistic person can thrive.

Autistica is the UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity. Our vision is a world where every autistic person has the opportunity to live the life they choose — a world built on science, collaboration and compassion.

Right now, autistic people face too many inequalities. Many wait years for a diagnosis and find little or no appropriate support. They experience barriers in education and employment, poorer physical and mental health, and face inaccessible environments and negative attitudes.

We are changing this. Through world-class research, policy influence and practical innovation, we are creating breakthroughs that improve understanding and deliver lasting change. By 2030, our six ambitious goals will ensure autistic people receive proven support from day one, have access to effective treatments for anxiety, tailored annual health checks, inclusive environments, changed attitudes, and better employment opportunities.

As our next Chief Executive, you will lead Autistica into its next chapter of growth and impact. You will unite researchers, policymakers, funders, autistic people and families to drive discovery, influence change and turn evidence into action.

We are seeking an outstanding leader who brings strategic vision, curiosity and clarity of purpose. You will be:

• A compelling storyteller able to translate complex science and research into narratives that inspire action and engagement.

• An empathetic leader, skilled in bringing together diverse teams and partners, fostering collaboration and inclusivity across a neurodiverse workforce.

• Numerate, strategic and relationship-driven, able to balance vision with operational and financial acumen.

• A confident advocate and influencer, able to engage donors, policymakers and the public with authenticity and authority.

• A leader who may not come from the autism field but who has the humility and openness to learn, build trusted relationships and strengthen Autistica’s standing within the sector.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to  quoting reference 8127. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT Sunday 9th November.

The role is based in London, and the Salary range is £80-£90.000.

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Longlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in November, and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post in mid-December, following which, interviews with Autistica will take place in early January.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

Join us in shaping a future where understanding leads to action, and where every autistic person can thrive.

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Safe Passage International

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: circa £85,000 per annum

Location: London / Hybrid

Safe Passage International is seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its next chapter of impact, ensuring safe routes to sanctuary for people seeking asylum.

This is a pivotal moment for refugee rights across the UK and Europe. As a UK registered charity with subsidiaries in France and Greece, Safe Passage has assisted over 3,000 refugees since becoming independent in 2019. We provide legal assistance to unaccompanied children and other refugees to access safe routes to family reunion and protection. Our work spans Ukraine, Afghanistan, Sudan, Gaza, and beyond.

We are now embarking on a new strategic framework and strengthening our leadership team. As CEO, you will work closely with our Board of Trustees, Young Leaders, Experts by Experience, and staff across three countries to shape our future direction and deepen our impact.

We’re looking for a CEO who brings:

• Proven leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector, ideally in an international NGO

• Strategic vision and operational excellence

• A deep commitment to refugee rights, lived experience leadership, and anti-racism

• Strong communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills

• A collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive leadership style

• Experience in income generation and financial oversight

Lived experience of seeking asylum or being a refugee, and applications from candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds, are especially welcomed.

Join us to lead a bold and compassionate organisation committed to making safe passage a reality for all.

Find out more information and to apply, please click on the link below.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November

Chief Executive Officer - The Brain Charity

Location: Liverpool-based - occasional travel across Merseyside and the UK

Salary: circa £65,000 (+ 10% company pension on successful completion of probation)

Contract: permanent, full-time

Are you ready to lead a values-driven charity that supports people affected by neurological conditions and their families across Merseyside and nationally?

The Brain Charity is a Liverpool-based national charity supporting adults, children and their families affected by any of more than 600 neurological and related conditions. Since our roots in Merseyside community neurology (1992) we have grown a centre-based offer, hospital liaison roles and a national information, training and support service - from practical welfare and legal advice, counselling and rehabilitation (Neuro Gym) to peer connection via The Brain Food Café and employer/school training. We put lived experience, co-production and neuro-inclusive practice at the heart of everything we do.

As our next Chief Executive, you will:

• Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver a 5-year strategy and an operational plan with clear priorities that secures the charity’s long-term impact and sustainable growth.

• Values leadership: Model and embed the charity’s person-centred, inclusive and co-productive values across services and culture.

• Growth & income diversification: Lead development of diverse income streams - fundraising, legacies and commercial activity - to strengthen financial resilience.

• Partnerships & advocacy: Strengthen senior relationships with NHS partners, local authorities, commissioners and wider stakeholders; amplify the charity’s voice in neuro-health and community settings.

• Service quality & impact: Embed rigorous outcome measurement, quality assurance and contract compliance so our impact drives commissioning and service development.

• People leadership: Stabilise staff morale, lead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team, and promote wellbeing and inclusive working practices.

• Governance & financial stewardship: Provide timely, high-quality reporting to the Board; oversee budgeting, forecasting and risk management to safeguard financial sustainability.

Who you are:

• An experienced Chief Executive or senior director with a minimum of three years’ experience at CEO or equivalent level.

• Proven track record of winning and managing commissioned contracts and delivering against local authority or health contracts.

• Skilled at building strategic partnerships and commanding credibility with senior stakeholders across health, local government and the voluntary sector.

• Confident at leading turnaround and financial sustainability work - experienced in budgeting, forecasting and making difficult decisions when needed.

• A values-led, collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to co-production and inclusion.

Why The Brain Charity?

• Lead a respected, person-centred organisation with a unique, wide-ranging offer across advice, emotional support, rehabilitation, social connection and national training.

• A high-impact role where you can stabilise the organisation, professionalise fundraising and scale services strategically.

• Liverpool-based centre with hybrid working and national reach - a chance to influence neuro-health practice and commissioning across the UK.

Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

We are people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.

This is a pivotal moment for human rights and for Amnesty International UK. Around the world, authoritarianism is rising, press freedom is shrinking, surveillance is expanding, and inequality is deepening. In the UK, regressive protest laws, the Illegal Migration Act, systemic racism and hostile welfare systems show how urgently rights must be defended. At the same time, funding pressures across the non-profit sector make this fight more challenging, and more vital, than ever.

This is an extraordinary role, demanding both courage and vision. We are seeking a CEO who can be a steadying force and a strategic fundraiser, able to lead with cultural competence and integrity.

You will bring the breadth and depth of leadership experience needed to step confidently into a complex environment and, from the very start, unite members, activists, boards, staff and the wider global movement. You will be a visionary strategist who looks beyond short-term challenges and helps shape Amnesty’s future over the next decade, ensuring the organisation remains bold, relevant and sustainable, balancing movement-building with financial stewardship.

As a people-centred leader, you will bring emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to inspire confidence, nurture a high-performing team, creating a culture of psychological safety and bringing people together in a polarised world. You will be a powerful communicator and ambassador, comfortable holding external space, building alliances, and telling Amnesty’s story with clarity and conviction.

Your financial acumen will allow you to navigate our dual structure, steward resources responsibly, and find innovative ways to grow income. Above all, you will lead as an, inspiring and collaborative change-maker: someone who listens deeply, respects diverse voices and leads democratically, while still taking clear, pragmatic decisions.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification via Perrett Laver .

The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT Sunday 2nd November.

The role is based in London, and the Salary range is £130-£140,000.

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Longlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in November, and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post in mid-December, following which, interviews with Amnesty International UK will take place. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

Accessibility Statement

To confidentially get in touch about this role, or for advice on your application please email, George Hourmouzios,

Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Freya Coombes

If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via