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Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to guide a national health and professional membership charity through its next phase of growth and impact.

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £400 per day (Freelance, no benefits)
Contract: 12 months freelance contract, with potential extension
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible)
Location: Remote, with occasional travel
Closing Date: 19th September 2025

About the Role

As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, working closely with trustees to shape the charity’s direction, ensure strong governance, and lead fundraising and income generation. You will act as the external face of the organisation, building partnerships across health, education, and policy networks while supporting and inspiring a small but committed team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing visionary leadership and strategic direction
li>Driving membership growth and engagement
• Leading fundraising and income generation strategies
• Overseeing financial sustainability, reporting, and compliance
• Managing external communications and strengthening national profile
• Representing the charity nationally and internationally

About You

We are looking for someone with the vision, drive, and experience to take the organisation forward. You will bring:

• Proven leadership in the charity/not-for-profit, health, education, or wider social impact sector
• Experience in fundraising, income generation, and partnership building
• Strong financial and governance oversight skills
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder management abilities
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organisation’s mission
< i>Flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a small-organisation context

While not essential, experience in school and/or public health nursing or wider public health and experience in membership growth or communication management would be a valuable asset.

About the Organisation

A nationally recognised UK health and professional membership charity, established in 2006. They champion excellence in school and public health nursing, influence health and care policy, and support professionals working with children, young people, families, and communities. Though modest in size, the charity is widely respected as an influential voice in reducing health inequalities and shaping policy that improves outcomes for children and young people.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity CEO, Director of Strategy, Director of Programmes, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Non-Profit Leader, Director of Operations, Membership Director, or Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. #INDNFP

Apply now to help shape the future of school and public health nursing in the UK.

Chief Executive Officer – We’re seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join us in this full-time, permanent opportunity, based in Ipswich, Suffolk .

About us:

ihAg is a respected Ipswich charity tackling homelessness and housing insecurity. Our passionate team offer support via the Chapman Centre, a central hub offering vital services, support and advocacy for those without stable housing. We also offer supported accommodation across Ipswich, offering a safe space to recover from the trauma of homelessness, and move towards independent living. Each year, we support over 1,000 people, guiding them from crisis to stability.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: A salary of £52,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience
• Holiday: 25 days of annual leave plus

Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven leader to guide a national health and professional membership charity through its next phase of growth and impact.

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £400 per day (Freelance, no benefits)
Contract: 12 months freelance contract, with potential extension
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week (flexible)
Location: Remote, with occasional travel
Closing Date: 19th September 2025

About the Role

As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, working closely with trustees to shape the charity’s direction, ensure strong governance, and lead fundraising and income generation. You will act as the external face of the organisation, building partnerships across health, education, and policy networks while supporting and inspiring a small but committed team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing visionary leadership and strategic direction
li>Driving membership growth and engagement
• Leading fundraising and income generation strategies
• Overseeing financial sustainability, reporting, and compliance
• Managing external communications and strengthening national profile
• Representing the charity nationally and internationally

About You

We are looking for someone with the vision, drive, and experience to take the organisation forward. You will bring:

• Proven leadership in the charity/not-for-profit, health, education, or wider social impact sector
• Experience in fundraising, income generation, and partnership building
• Strong financial and governance oversight skills
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder management abilities
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organisation’s mission
< i>Flexibility to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a small-organisation context

While not essential, experience in school and/or public health nursing or wider public health and experience in membership growth or communication management would be a valuable asset.

About the Organisation

A nationally recognised UK health and professional membership charity, established in 2006. They champion excellence in school and public health nursing, influence health and care policy, and support professionals working with children, young people, families, and communities. Though modest in size, the charity is widely respected as an influential voice in reducing health inequalities and shaping policy that improves outcomes for children and young people.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity CEO, Director of Strategy, Director of Programmes, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Non-Profit Leader, Director of Operations, Membership Director, or Fundraising and Partnerships Lead. #INDNFP

Apply now to help shape the future of school and public health nursing in the UK.

Chief Executive Officer – We’re seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join us in this full-time, permanent opportunity, based in Ipswich, Suffolk .

About us:

ihAg is a respected Ipswich charity tackling homelessness and housing insecurity. Our passionate team offer support via the Chapman Centre, a central hub offering vital services, support and advocacy for those without stable housing. We also offer supported accommodation across Ipswich, offering a safe space to recover from the trauma of homelessness, and move towards independent living. Each year, we support over 1,000 people, guiding them from crisis to stability.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: A salary of £52,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience
• Holiday: 25 days of annual leave plus

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA)
Location: Cardiff (with hybrid working)
Salary: 98,000
Contract: Permanent

Lead Wales' Digital-First Tax Authority

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering with the Welsh Government to appoint the next Chief Executive Officer of the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) - a pivotal leadership role at the very heart of Wales' public services.

Since its creation in 2018, the WRA has raised over 2 billion in devolved taxes, funding schools, the NHS, and communities across Wales. Now, as it expands to deliver the new Visitor Levy and national register of visitor accommodation providers, the WRA is seeking a visionary leader to guide the organisation through its next chapter.

As CEO, you'll:

• Act as the public face of tax administration in Wales, engaging with Ministers, the Senedd, local authorities, and stakeholders across the UK and beyond.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction, inspiring over 100 highly skilled colleagues across 14 professions.
• Champion a digital-first approach, delivering services that are easy, fair, and sustainable.
• Serve as Accounting Officer, directly accountable to the Senedd for a 10-15m budget and revenues of around 0.5bn.
• Shape the future of a growing, services-based organisation - building strong partnerships across Wales.

About You

We are seeking an ambitious and compassionate leader with:

• Senior-level experience in a complex operational environment, ideally linked to tax or public services.
• Exceptional leadership and governance skills, with a proven track record of inspiring high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and risk management expertise.
• The credibility to command the confidence of Ministers, stakeholders, and the public.
• Experience of digital transformation in a public-facing context.

Welsh language skills are not essential, but the successful candidate will be supported to learn and develop them. As a Disability Confident Leader, the WRA guarantees interviews to all disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.

Why Join the WRA?

This is more than a CEO role - it's the chance to shape a modern, inclusive, and collaborative Welsh institution. Benefits include:

• 25-30 days annual leave, plus public holidays and a privilege day.
• Civil Service pension with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and Welsh language learning.
• Inclusive culture: in 2023, the WRA ranked highest across the Civil Service for Equality and Fair Treatment.

How to Apply

This campaign is being managed by Yolk Recruitment on behalf of the Welsh Government.

• Closing date: 11:55pm, 8 September 2025
• Assessment centre : w/c 29 September 2025
• Panel interviews: w/c 13 October 2025

To apply, please submit your CV and statement of suitability via Yolk Recruitment.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please reach out to the Yolk Recruitment Executive Search team.

A leading digital marketing agency is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to drive its next stage of growth and innovation. With a reputation for combining deep sector knowledge with data-driven insights, the agency is at the forefront of delivering impactful solutions to its clients and now seeks a CEO who can take it to the next level.

This is a unique opportunity to define the strategic future of a dynamic, high-growth business, expand its presence in the UK and international markets, and spearhead the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into next-generation marketing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership : Shape and execute a bold growth strategy, evolving the operating model to deliver strong, sustainable performance.
• Technology & Innovation : Champion the agency’s technology vision, embedding AI and machine learning into its offerings to deliver cutting-edge client outcomes.
• Growth & Client Development : Deepen partnerships with existing clients while driving expansion into new markets, both domestic and global.
• Excellence in Delivery : Ensure the provision of high-impact, AI-powered marketing solutions that set the benchmark for measurable success.
• Talent & Culture : Inspire, mentor and grow a world-class team, nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration and client focus.

Key Requirements

• Proven track record in senior leadership, ideally within a digital agency or high-growth SME.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience driving growth strategies that deliver results.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications within marketing and customer engagement.
• Financial fluency in budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation.
• Inspirational leadership, with the ability to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Results-driven mindset, with a passion for operational excellence and long-term value creation.

Blair West is supporting a high growth specialised manufacturer of advanced components, in their search for a CEO.

The business has scaled rapidly whilst maintaining exceptional EBITDA margins and enjoys deeply embedded relationships with its internationally significant clients. This is a key leadership appointment, as the business completes a Private Equity investment round and embarks on a growth strategy comprising customer diversification, M&A, and investment in operational excellence that will result in a vertically integrated, market-leading Group. Geographic flexibility is essential and relocation may be required.

The opportunity:

• Lead the business at the Group level, owning and delivering the overall Value Creation Plan in alignment with private equity stakeholders.
• Drive M&A strategy, including identifying, evaluating, securing and integrating acquisitions across the UK and internationally.
• Embed best-practice operational standards across multiple manufacturing sites to support scale and efficiency.
• Build and develop a high-performing senior leadership team across key functions.
• Champion continuous improvement, lean principles, and performance culture across the group.
• Lead commercial negotiations with major customers and partners to drive profitable growth.
• Deliver group-wide KPIs, ensuring data-led decisions and strong operational governance.
• Represent the business to investors, stakeholders, and key customers.
• Operate as a hands-on leader with presence across the organisation, on-site 3-4 days a week.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• Proven experience as a CEO or COO within a private equity-backed business, ideally at a £20m+ EBITDA level.
• A successful track record of delivering strategic M&A activity, including acquisition integration.
• Experience leading scaled manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in value creation planning and delivery across multiple sites.
• Demonstrable success in implementing KPI frameworks and driving process improvements.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations and securing major contracts.
• A people-first leadership style, with the ability to motivate, develop and retain senior teams.
• Willingness to be based onsite 3–4 days per week and travel as required. Geographic flexibility is key to success in this role as it is based in a relatively remote location and will be supplemented by further acquisitions across a diverse geography.

The benefits included with this opportunity:

• Significant opportunity to lead a high-growth, PE-backed organisation with autonomy and board-level influence.
• Competitive package with equity participation.
• Direct access to a highly supportive and ambitious investment team.
• Opportunity to shape and scale a business during an exciting growth journey.

Our commitment

Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. Please speak to their consultant if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us.

Chief Executive Officer

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire – office based

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Full time, Permanent (subject to 5-year renewal ballots)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some flexibility required)

Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025

Benefits:

• NEST pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Could you lead one of the UK’s most vibrant and ambitious town centre partnerships?

Harrogate BID is looking for a driven and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the delivery of our Business Plan - an exciting, action-focused strategy shaped by the priorities of over 500 local businesses.

The BID plays a key role in making Harrogate cleaner, safer, more welcoming and more economically successful. As CEO, you will be the BID’s figurehead, building partnerships, managing delivery, supporting the board, and ensuring the BID brings real value to its levy payers and the wider town centre.

This is an on-the-ground leadership role, the CEO will be expected to spend most of their time in Harrogate, either in the office or engaging with businesses.

We are looking for a leader who is both strategic and practical - someone who can drive projects forward, influence key stakeholders, and respond quickly to the needs of the business community.

The right person will be:

• An experienced leader in BIDs, place management, town centres or economic development
• Confident working with both public and private sector partners
• Skilled in managing people, budgets and projects
• Proactive, organised and full of ideas
• As comfortable in a meeting room as on the high street

Why this role matters:

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a destination town with recognition and real potential. Harrogate BID plays a central role in making the town centre more vibrant, welcoming and successful.

As CEO, your work will have a visible impact from improving public spaces and supporting local businesses to influencing strategic decisions and driving investment. You will collaborate with a committed board and partners across business, local government and the community all working together to help Harrogate thrive.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining why you’re the right fit for this role.

Key dates:

• Application deadline: Friday 5 September 2025
• Interviews: Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 September 2025

Harrogate BID is committed to being an inclusive and equitable organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are actively working to ensure our recruitment processes are as fair and open as possible.

Chief Executive Officer

Location: UK - Dubai (UK with occasional travel)

Salary: circa £250,000 base salary + Bonuses (Package flexible depending on experience)

We are working exclusively on this project, working with an established group of companies, currently on a journey to IPO with a valuation circa £150m. At the core of the organisation is a B2B SaaS platform designed to manage mobile applications.

The company provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services designed to work directly with publishers, developers, portfolio managers and advertisers.

The company is supported by a group of industry investors and as such does not need to raise any further capital at the time of listing.

We are looking to bring on board an established CEO to lead the company through the latter stages of the IPO process and beyond. the relevant candidate will have experience in the following key areas:

• Developing and Monetising SaaS platforms
• Blockchain technologies
• Listed company and institutional fundraising

You will take control of overall direction, financial performance and stakeholder engagement. You will be based in the UK/EU time-zone with regular travel to the middle-east. As leader of the group, you will be expected to exhibit a proven track record in business development, risk management and financial oversight.

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