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Chief Fire Officer: £166,096 - £78,309

Chief Executive Officer: 49,486 - 60,478

Location - Carmarthen

Have you got what it takes?

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is embarking on an ambitious cultural transformation and we are looking for a visionary Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to lead that journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most respected emergency services, guiding us through a pivotal moment with courage, compassion, and purpose. We are looking for our next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to have a demonstrable track record of strong and inclusive leadership with an ability to build on our existing achievements. They will possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to nurture and manage strong relationships across a wide stakeholder group and be an advocate for the Service.

The successful candidate will play a major role in enhancing the culture, vision and behaviours of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service through engaging and inspiring our people, so that they continue to provide service excellence across mid and west Wales. They will also need to demonstrate an aptitude to operate and influence at a strategic level in a political and unionised environment whilst fostering collaborative approaches to working with partners both in the public and private sector. They will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and be genuinely committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Service has one of the largest geographical areas in the UK, stretching from Port Talbot to St Davids and up beyond Welshpool. It has built a reputation of excellence in the delivery of our services from responding to emergency incidents to an impressive range of preventative initiatives.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is committed to making our communities the safest places to live, work and visit, by focusing on community protection, attracting, and developing our people, making effective use of resources, achieving organisational improvement.

We are looking for a forward-thinking Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to guide Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service through a period of exciting cultural change. Candidates for this high-profile position must bring a sharp awareness of the complex challenges facing modern fire and rescue services across Wales and the wider UK landscape. With strong strategic instincts and outstanding communication skills, the successful candidate will build vital relationships with the Fire Authority, Welsh Government, partner services, and stakeholders across the sector.

While experience within the Fire and Rescue Service is advantageous, it’s not essential. We welcome applications from visionary leaders who meet the role’s requirements. However, those applying to the Chief Fire Officer role must be currently serving at Brigade Manager level, with solid operational leadership experience and the capability to provide operational cover.

This is your opportunity to drive innovation, shape a powerful legacy, and make a meaningful difference to communities across mid and west Wales, while also propelling us into a new era of service delivery.

To find out more and how to apply please visit or for an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact our partner’s colleague Fizza Islam at or on .

Applications must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025.

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Prif Swyddog Tân: £166,096 78,309

Prif Swyddog Gweithredol: 49,486 - 60,478

Lleoliad - Caerfyrddin

Ai hon yw’r swydd i chi?

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru yn cychwyn ar drawsnewidiad diwylliannol uchelgeisiol ac rydym yn chwilio am Brif Swyddog Tân/Prif Swyddog Gweithredol llawn gweledigaeth i arwain y daith honno.

Mae hwn yn gyfle prin i lunio dyfodol un o wasanaethau brys mwyaf uchel eu parch y DU, gan ei arwain trwy adeg hollbwysig gyda dewrder, tosturi a phwrpas.

Rydym eisiau i’n Prif Swyddog Tân/Prif Weithredwr nesaf fod â hanes profedig o arweinyddiaeth gref a chynhwysol gyda’r gallu i adeiladu ar ein llwyddiannau presennol. Bydd ganddo/ganddi sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, a’r gallu i feithrin a rheoli perthnasoedd cryf ar draws grŵp eang o randdeiliaid a bod yn eiriolwr dros y Gwasanaeth.

Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn chwarae rhan bwysig wrth wella diwylliant, gweledigaeth ac ymddygiadau’r Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub trwy ymgysylltu â’n pobl a’u hysbrydoli, fel eu bod yn parhau i ddarparu rhagoriaeth yn y gwasanaeth ledled canolbarth a gorllewin Cymru. Bydd angen iddo/iddi hefyd ddangos gallu i weithredu a dylanwadu ar lefel strategol mewn amgylchedd gwleidyddol ac undebol wrth feithrin dulliau cydweithredol o weithio gyda phartneriaid yn y sector cyhoeddus a’r sector preifat. Bydd yn dangos y safonau uchaf o broffesiynoldeb ac yn wirioneddol ymrwymedig i ddiwylliant o gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant.

Mae gan y Gwasanaeth un o’r ardaloedd daearyddol mwyaf yn y DU, sy’n ymestyn o Bort Talbot i Dyddewi ac i fyny y tu hwnt i’r Trallwng. Mae wedi meithrin enw da am ragoriaeth wrth ddarparu ein gwasanaethau o ymateb i ddigwyddiadau brys i amrywiaeth drawiadol o fentrau ataliol.

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru wedi ymrwymo i wneud ein cymunedau’r lleoedd mwyaf diogel i fyw, gweithio ac ymweld â nhw, trwy ganolbwyntio ar ddiogelu cymunedau, denu a datblygu ein pobl, gwneud defnydd effeithiol o adnoddau, a chyflawni gwelliant sefydliadol.

Rydym yn chwilio am Brif Swyddog Tân/Prif Swyddog Gweithredol blaengar i arwain Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru trwy gyfnod o newid diwylliannol cyffrous. Rhaid i ymgeiswyr ar gyfer y swydd uchel ei phroffil hon feddu ar ymwybyddiaeth gref o’r heriau cymhleth sy’n wynebu Gwasanaethau Tân ac Achub modern ledled Cymru a thirwedd ehangach y DU. Gyda greddf strategol gref a sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, byddwch yn meithrin perthnasoedd hanfodol â’r Awdurdod Tân, Llywodraeth Cymru, gwasanaethau sy’n bartneriaid i ni a rhanddeiliaid ar hyd a lled y sector.

Er bod profiad o fewn y Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub yn fanteisiol, nid yw’n hanfodol. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan arweinwyr llawn gweledigaeth sy’n bodloni gofynion y rôl. Fodd bynnag, mae’n rhaid i’r rhai sy’n gwneud cais am rôl y Prif Swyddog Tân fod yn gwasanaethu ar lefel Rheolwr Brigâd ar hyn o bryd, gyda phrofiad cadarn o arweinyddiaeth weithredol a’r gallu i gyflenwi’n weithredol.

Dyma’ch cyfle i yrru arloesedd, llunio gwaddol pwerus, a gwneud gwahaniaeth ystyrlon i gymunedau ledled canolbarth a gorllewin Cymru gan ein gwthio hefyd i oes newydd o ddarparu gwasanaethau.

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Chief Executive Officer  

Charity (social justice)

London/hybrid 2-3 days in office pw

Full-time role, open to flexible working and job-share  

£97,000 to £104,000 per annum

Our client is the leading organisation for young women on low or no pay. Our purpose is to create an equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes.

We work with and for young women aged 18–30 across England and Wales, campaigning for a fairer financial future while providing practical support to help them thrive. Together, we champion workplace equality, amplifying young women’s voices and creating change through services, research, campaigning and influencing.

The Role

We are seeking a bold, inspiring, values-led Chief Executive Officer to take the charity into its next chapter, building on our strong foundations to grow the organisation’s impact and influence. You will work closely with the Board and senior leadership team to deliver our current strategic plan and shape the next phase of organisational growth.

As CEO, you will be a powerful ambassador for the charity, ensuring that the voices of young women are heard at the highest levels. You will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, balancing high-quality service delivery with campaigning, policy influence and financial sustainability. You will strengthen partnerships with funders, policymakers, partners and the media, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture within the organisation.

We are already a high-impact organisation, with a strong strategy in place, a collaborative Board, a talented and committed staff team and a large network of over 10,000 young women supporting our mission, alongside many allies. Thanks to our endowment and growing fundraising track record, we are also in a financially stable position.

The Person

We are looking for a visionary and strategic leader who thrives on building strong relationships and collaboration. To be successful in this role you will need:

• A proven track record of leadership at senior level in the charity or social purpose sector, ideally as a CEO.
• A proven ability to develop and deliver ambitious organisational strategies and achieve transformational impact.
• An ability to balance high-quality service delivery with campaigning and policy influence. Credibility, presence and gravitas to represent the organisation externally and enhance its profile and influence.
• A deep commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and the empowerment of young women. Experience building high-value partnerships with funders, policymakers and stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative and facilitative leaderships style, able to inspire, support and positively challenge staff to achieve excellence.
• Expertise in financial and operational management, including income generation and sustainability planning.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic and ambitious organisation delivering meaningful and lasting change. If you share our vision of a fairer future where every young woman can thrive at work and you are ready to drive impact at the highest level, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below. 

Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable. 

If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus 

At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.

Recruitment timetable

Application deadline 26th October 

Prospectus interviews 10th – 14th November

Senior Leadership Team engagement session and meeting with young women 1st December

First stage panel interviews 4th December

Final stage panel interviews 9th December

Chief Medical Officer
Leading National Charity – Reproductive Healthcare
Salary:  £145,000 to £150,000 per annum
Location:  Hybrid (UK-wide remit)
Reporting to:  Chief Executive Officer

Supporting pregnancy choices. Trusting women to decide.

A leading national charity at the forefront of reproductive healthcare is seeking a compassionate and strategic clinical leader to join its Executive Team as Chief Medical Officer. Each year, this organisation supports over 100,000 women and couples across more than 55 clinics, with the vast majority of services funded by the NHS. In addition to abortion care, the charity also provides contraception, STI screening, counselling, vasectomy, and contact centre support to ensure faster access to care.

More than a service provider, the organisation also plays a vital role in advocating for reproductive rights, influencing evidence-based policy, and removing barriers to care to ensure that every woman can make the decisions that are right for her.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as it delivers a bold new strategy and continues to shape the future of reproductive healthcare in the UK.

The Role

The Chief Medical Officer will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, with responsibility for the clinical strategy and medical workforce. They will act as the organisation’s Responsible Officer, overseeing professional standards and revalidation, while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and clinical governance are maintained.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer and Deputy Chief of Nursing, Midwifery and Quality, the postholder will co-lead the development and delivery of clinical strategy, ensuring services are ethical, sustainable, and firmly grounded in person-centred care. They will also provide expert clinical advice to the Board and offer visible leadership across the organisation.

Externally, the Chief Medical Officer will act as an ambassador, engaging with regulators, NHS partners, academic institutions and professional bodies to influence change, build collaboration, and advocate for reproductive rights.

The Person

The organisation is looking for a values-driven leader with strong clinical credibility, operational insight, and a deep commitment to this vital area of healthcare. Candidates will bring:

• Full registration with the GMC and evidence of revalidation

• Completion of Responsible Officer training, or willingness to complete this on appointment

• Significant experience leading senior medical teams within complex healthcare settings

• A strong background in women’s reproductive health, including abortion and contraception

• Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, quality systems and risk management

• Familiarity with the statutory responsibilities of Responsible Officers and experience in professional performance management, revalidation and appraisal

• Demonstrable ability to lead change, improve outcomes and embed evidence-based, person-centred care

• Strategic experience at Board level, with the ability to shape service development and clinical policy

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence in public engagement and external representation

• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to building an inclusive, high-performing culture

• A deep and personal commitment to reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and patient choice

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation is committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. It welcomes difference and values what it brings. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.

How to Apply

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please visit the dedicated microsite on the Prospectus website by clicking 'Redirect to recruiter'

Key Dates

Closing date: Thursday 23rd October
First stage interviews (with Prospectus): w/c 3rd November
Next stage interviews (with the organisation): w/c 17th & 24th November

Chief Executive Officer

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.

Are you an exceptional leader with a passion for People and Culture? Our client, one of the UK’s largest Further Education institutions with significant Higher Education presence and degree-awarding powers, is seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO). With campuses across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and a £67m turnover in 2024/25, they are a successful, ambitious organisation recognised for excellence, growth and innovation.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this board-level role is a unique opportunity to shape our client’s people strategy and drive cultural transformation, aligning with their Ambition 2030 plan to be recognised as an outstanding provider. You will oversee People and Culture, Payroll, Health and Safety and Staff Development, fostering a workplace where ambition thrives, inclusivity flourishes and lives are transformed.

You bring proven leadership as a CPO, HR Director, or similar senior role, with a track record in culture transformation, engagement and compliance. You understand employment law, HR processes, recruitment, payroll and staff development, alongside Health & Safety regulations. Strategic, people-focused and results-driven, you will play a vital role in shaping our client’s future success.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Interested parties are advised to have an initial discussion prior to submitting an application by emailing

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 13 November 2025

Interviews: Monday 24 November 2025

Edge Hill University is a thriving and ambitious modern university, nationally recognised for the quality of its student experience, teaching excellence, and research impact. With over 14,000 students across the Faculties of Arts and Sciences, Education, and Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill continues to rise in national league tables and plays a vital role as an anchor institution for its region.

This is an exciting time to join the University, following the appointment of our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Young. With a clear vision for Edge Hill’s future and the development of its next Strategic Plan, Professor Young will lead the University through its next phase of growth and transformation. The Chief Governance Officer (CGO) will play a pivotal role in shaping this journey, ensuring that Edge Hill operates with integrity, confidence, and purpose in a dynamic higher education environment.

As a member of the Executive team, the Chief Governance Officer provides strategic leadership across governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, triangulation of institutional data, safeguarding, health and safety, Prevent duties, and institutional resilience. The postholder also holds executive responsibility for business continuity, the digital transformation of governance and compliance systems, student and programme administration (Registry), and the embedding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and sustainability principles across the University.

Working in partnership with the Board of Governors, the Vice-Chancellor, and Executive colleagues, the Chief Governance Officer ensures that decision-making frameworks are robust, transparent, and aligned with statutory obligations and good governance practice. They will work with professional services colleagues, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring the University is well positioned to anticipate and address emerging challenges.

We are seeking an exceptional leader with senior-level experience in governance, compliance and organisational resilience within complex, regulated environments – ideally higher education. You will bring a deep understanding of statutory responsibilities, regulatory frameworks, risk management and digital transformation, with a proven ability to embed EDI and sustainability principles into culture. Equally, you will be a compassionate and collaborative leader: someone who inspires trust at Board level, empowers teams, and supports wellbeing and resilience through times of organisational change.

This is a values-led leadership role at the heart of the University. You will share Edge Hill’s commitment to equity, sustainability and excellence, and will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the next chapter of our ambitious and successful institution.

Edge Hill University has engaged the services of Perrett Laver to assist with the appointment process.

For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit quoting reference 8031 .

The closing date for applications is 09.00am GMT  on Monday 27^th October 2025. 

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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