111 Chief Executive jobs in the United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer
Posted 25 days ago
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Chief Executive Officer
Location: Perth, PH1 5PP
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week - Occasional out-of-hours work anticipated
Benefits: Pension scheme with Nest; minimum 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution (additional contribution available), Employee Assistance Programme, Regular Support & Supervision meetings and 6 weeks of annual l.
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Location: Manchester City Centre (On-site only)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until July or August 2026)
Working Pattern: 3 days per week
Salary: £60,000 (pro-rata)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Digital Advantage
Digital Advantage (DA) is a not-for-profit charity delivering industry-led digital training to young people, with a particular focus on inclusivity and those with additional needs. DISC is a specialist college within the charity, offering supported digital education and work-based learning. Together, they empower learners to thrive in the digital economy by equipping them with the skills, confidence, and ambition needed for a successful and independent future.
Role Purpose
The Interim CEO will provide visionary leadership and stability while embedding strong governance practices, supporting board development, and guiding the organisation through the recruitment of a permanent CEO. The role also includes strategic collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and delivery partners to develop a refreshed constitution, strengthen internal culture, and create a comprehensive 3-year strategy.
Key Priorities
1. Resolve governance structures, improve board objectivity, and redevelop the organisational constitution.
2. Lead the creation of a robust, values-driven recruitment process for appointing a new permanent CEO by 2026.
3. Build a sustainable, healthy organisational culture aligned with our mission and inclusive values.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Leadership
- Review and strengthen current governance, compliance, and accountability mechanisms.
- Work with Trustees to ensure objectivity, diversity, and effectiveness at board level.
- Ensure all policies, procedures, and the scheme of delegation are both reflective of our values and actively adhered to.
- Submit a monthly CEO report to the Board of Trustees.
- Lead a comprehensive review and redevelopment of the organisation’s constitution with external legal or governance advisors.
- Maintain a strong relationship with the Board, acting as the primary liaison.
Strategic Development
- Collaborate with the COO, CFO, and SLT to co-create and launch a 3-year strategic plan encompassing operations, finance, fundraising, and programme delivery.
- Ensure strategic decisions are informed by stakeholder consultation (staff, young people, funders).
- Identify and develop new income generation opportunities to support the sustainability of the organisation.
Culture & People
- Promote and embed a healthy, inclusive, and values-led workplace culture.
- Provide direct line management to members of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Work alongside our new HR Advisor to shape a resilient and supportive working environment.
Partnership Management
- Strengthen collaboration with our connected delivery partner, SENDCode (Digital Agency).
- Negotiate and agree effective ways of working, shared goals, and accountability frameworks.
CEO Transition Planning
- Lead the full process to recruit and onboard a permanent CEO, including designing the recruitment framework, timelines, and handover plan.
- Work with Trustees and the HR Advisor to ensure a transparent and equitable process.
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial senior leadership experience, ideally as a CEO or equivalent, in a charity, social enterprise, or mission-driven organisation.
- Deep understanding of good governance, board development, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to manage organisational change and embed strong culture.
- Strong financial and strategic planning capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working with or managing delivery partnerships.
- Commitment to inclusion, social impact, and youth empowerment.
Desirable
- Experience in education, digital skills development, or SEND-related sectors.
- Familiarity with the governance framework of a CIO.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Posted 3 days ago
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Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Location: Stroud GL5 2AD
Salary: Salary Scale SCP: 37 - 42 (£46,731 - £51,802 per annum) pay award pending, Plus generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Closing Date:
The Town Council is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and compassionate leader to join them as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This pivotal role supports the CEO in steering the Council.
Chief Executive
Posted 13 days ago
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Bitcoin Asset Venture - Chief Executive Officer
Posted 17 days ago
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CEO – Encore
Institutional Bitcoin Asset Management Platform
Encore, backed by Cumberland Labs (Web3 incubator by DRW and Cumberland) and Further Ventures (Abu Dhabi-based, ADQ-backed), is building a next-generation asset manager centered on Bitcoin. Our mission: unlock institutional access to BTC through compliant, yield-generating products tailored for HNWIs, family offices, and institutional allocators.
We're seeking a visionary CEO to lead Encore from inception to market leadership. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership in traditional finance, deep knowledge of Bitcoin and crypto markets, and a strong track record in go-to-market strategy, product execution, and client acquisition.
This is a rare opportunity to build a high-conviction, well-funded venture at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and institutional capital.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and drive Encore’s vision, with a focus on product innovation and go-to-market execution aligned with a Bitcoin-first thesis.
- Business Development & Sales: Act as Encore’s chief ambassador—convert your network into AUM. Build deep relationships with institutions, family offices, and HNWIs.
- Product & Investment Strategy: Lead the creation of compliant BTC-focused products (e.g. BTC-Fi, credit, volatility) that meet institutional standards across performance, compliance, and risk.
- Team & Culture: Build and lead a world-class team across investment, ops, compliance, and tech. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and integrity.
- Operations & Compliance: Establish scalable infrastructure with rigorous compliance, risk, and governance standards.
- Investor & Board Engagement: Report to Encore’s board and investor base. Provide clear, strategic updates and align growth with stakeholder expectations.
Requirements
- Financial Leadership: 10+ years in financial services with senior roles in asset management, investment banking, or capital markets. Proven P&L and team management experience in top-tier institutions or high-growth fintech/crypto ventures.
- Crypto & Bitcoin Expertise: Strong grasp of digital assets—especially Bitcoin and BTC-Fi. Demonstrated conviction in the space through entrepreneurial, investment, or leadership involvement.
- Business Building: Track record of launching and scaling businesses or products. Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on execution—whether founding a startup, launching a fund, or opening new market lines.
- Sales & Go-to-Market: Exceptional client development, fundraising, and deal-making skills. Proven ability to grow AUM and cultivate trusted relationships with institutional investors.
- Institutional Credibility: Respected industry profile with a history of integrity and excellence. Confident communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders, regulators, and boards.
- Network Access: Well-established relationships with institutional allocators, family offices, and HNW investors. Ready access to networks that can accelerate Encore’s growth.
- Operational Discipline: Familiarity with asset management compliance and regulatory frameworks. Experience establishing governance, risk, and fiduciary systems to institutional standards.
- Global Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel internationally to drive business development and partner engagement.
- Startup/Fintech Leadership: Prior experience as a founder or C-level exec in a fintech or crypto startup, with the ability to navigate the 0-to-1 journey.
- Asset Management Expertise: Deep understanding of regulated investment structures (ETFs, trusts, hedge funds). Experience with licensing and compliance processes. CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
- Advanced Education: MBA or relevant advanced degree (e.g., Finance, Economics), ideally paired with strong technical understanding of crypto and blockchain.
- Global Outlook: International work experience or cross-border financial expertise. Multilingual or cross-cultural business experience is a plus given Encore’s global scope.
Benefits
- Competitive equity and benefits
Strategic Planning Manager - ,
Posted 6 days ago
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry Group portfolio. There will be the opportunity to manage sites where Vistry is master developer through build out. You will proactively assist in the identification and assessment of new land opportunities which have potential for future development by the business.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
- Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
- Degree / master’s degree in planning or related subject
- RTPI qualified or working towards completion of your APC
- Ideally previous experience of working with a housing developer or consultancy within the private sector
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Confident when working with landowners, agents, local authorities and other stakeholders
- Previous experience of working with strategic land is advantageous but not essential
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
More about the Strategic Planning Manager…
- Establish, and review, planning strategies to ensure that each strategic land asset is effectively promoted to achieve a local plan allocation and/or planning consent acceptable to the Company as soon as reasonably practicable.
- Report key policy changes or milestones to the appropriate Director and ensure that promotion strategies are updated as required.
- Ensure that all sites are promoted in line with contractual and planning obligations and build relationships with landowners and agents.
- Discuss development proposals for sites with local planning authorities and other relevant bodies, through formal or informal pre-application routes.
- Instruct and manage external consultants in line with the Company’s compliance procedures and monitor/report project budgets accordingly.
- Coordinate the timely submission of representations at relevant stages of the development plan process, including responses to a LPA’s evidence base.
- Manage preparation, and attendance, of public consultation events (virtual and in person) to promote sites and applications. Analyse, and response to, feedback received.
- Lead the preparation, submission, and determination of planning applications.
- Lead the submission and management of planning appeals, ensuring all relevant deadlines are met.
- Ensure all paperwork and reporting is produced accurately and as required by the Company.
- Engage with other industry groups (e.g. HBF regional meetings) as appropriate and share updates with the wider team.
- Work with the wider Strategic Land & Major Projects Team in the identification of new land opportunities and assist in acquiring the site under an option/ at suitable terms
- Undertake site visits both accompanied and unaccompanied.
- Ensure compliance with the Company’s health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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Strategic Planning Manager
Posted 9 days ago
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry .
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Strategic Planning Manager
Posted 9 days ago
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In a Nutshell
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry .
Strategic Planning Manager
Posted 20 days ago
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In a Nutshell
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Planning Manager to join our Strategic Land Team within Vistry Services. You will be based at any of our regional offices, however travel to the Cotswolds or Brentwood will be necessary. As our Strategic Planning Manager, you will promote and achieve planning permission for the development of strategic land assets held within the Vistry .
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker
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Ref: 23042
The Skills You'll Need: Japanese, compliance, risk management, cyber security, governance
Your New Salary: TBC
Hybrid 3 days office/ 2 days home.
Permanent
Start: ASAP
Working hours : 9-5
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker- What You'll be Doing:
- Managed and promoted strategic projects and programmes across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on initiatives related to Securities.
- Planned and implemented strategic policies to enhance governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance throughout EMEA.
- Led safety and soundness efforts across EMEA branches, representative offices, and affiliates, including crisis management in cases of disasters, terrorism, and pandemics.
- Acted as a key liaison between Head Office in Tokyo and EMEA entities, handling communication, coordination, and negotiation in both Japanese and English, including interpretation when required.
- Supported senior management and cross-functional teams in developing corporate communication strategies, brand initiatives, facility management, and strengthening alliances and group collaboration.
Strategic Planning JAPANESE speaker- The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:
- Japanese to mother tongue standard (both written and oral)
- Excellent understanding of a broad spectrum of banking business and other financial industries, both in the global and regional market.
- Proven ability in strategic planning and business development, with a strong track record in building and maintaining internal and external relationships.
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