286 Chief Development Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Chief Executive Officer, BS3 Community Development

South Bristol

£60,000 –£65,000 + Benefits

Full-time role - Flexible Working Supported

Are you ready to lead one of Bristol’s most vibrant and impactful community charities into its next chapter?

BS3 Community Development is seeking a dynamic, empathetic and visionary Chief Executive to build on over 30 years of grassroots impact. They have two thriving centres; the Southville Centre and the Chessel Centre, and deliver inclusive, intergenerational services that support wellbeing, connection and opportunity across the BS3 postcode.

As the current CEO prepares to retire in 2026, they’re looking for a strategic leader who can inspire trust, champion innovation, and guide their passionate teams through both continuity and change. You’ll work alongside dedicated trustees, staff and volunteers to shape their future from early years education and social prescribing to food justice, digital inclusion and community care.

Your leadership will:

• Drive strategic vision and ensure operational excellence
• Foster inclusive culture and collaborative decision-making
• Champion community voice and grassroots partnerships
• Ensure financial resilience and good governance
• Represent BS3 as a trusted ambassador across Bristol and beyond

You’ll bring:

• Senior leadership experience in the charity or third sector
• A track record of meaningful community engagement
• Strategic clarity, emotional intelligence and resilience
• Strong financial acumen and inclusive cultural leadership

Based in their South Bristol office (BS3), with flexible working supported.

Benefits include 31 days’ holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), pension scheme, subsidised under-fives childcare, and an employee assistance programme.

Closing date to apply by midnight Sunday 23rd November 2025

Preliminary interviews: w/c 24th November

Final interviews: mid-December

For further details and to apply please contact to Sandy Hinks Head of Charity Practice via quoting Ref: MC2647

Executive Officer

Location: Remote working (Travel required to attend meetings within Wychbold)

Salary: SCP: 33 - 36 (£44,075 - £47,181per annum pro rata) Plus generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Vacancy Type: Permanent, (Part time – 25 hours per week)

Closing Date: 29th October 2025

Are you a strategic thinker with a strong leadership presence? Can you inspire, communicate clearly, and drive meaningful change in a public service environment?

The Parish Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Officer (Parish Clerk) to lead its operations and strategic initiatives.  This pivotal role offers a rewarding challenge – ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community.

The Role

As Executive Officer you will:

• Lead and support the Council – preparing agendas, recording minutes, advising councillors and, and ensuring decisions are implemented. 
• Shape strategy – supporting councillors to develop and deliver the new Strategic Plan for .
• Oversee finances – managing budgets, precepts, financial records and ensuring strong controls.
• Engage the community – being the first point of contact for residents, partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance & governance – acting as Proper Officer and Responsible Finance officer, upholding statutory duties.
• Deliver projects – coordinating initiatives such as community facilities, parks and local development projects.

Skills and Qualifications

You’ll need:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with complex information, budgets and legal frameworks.
• Sound judgement in resource management and value for money, with practical experience of contracts and funding.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage constructively with diverse views and build consensus around community priorities.
• A diplomatic and principled approach, that encourages respectful dialogue and supports the Council’s Civility and Respect Pledge.

As local government structures evolve, you’ll bring a flexible mindset to shape systems and approaches for future challenges.  Local government or Clerk experience is an advantage, but they welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to work towards the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) (with training support provided). 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please do not hesitate to apply.

Executive Officer

Location: Somerset, TA21 0AF

Salary: Scale SCP: 29-32 (£39,862 - £42,839 pro rata) dependent on skills, experience and qualifications.  Plus NEST Pension Scheme.

Vacancy Type: Part time – 20 hrs per week

(Candidates without the relevant local government qualifications can expect to start at SCP 29 and receive an incremental increase on completion of qualifications).

Join Them in Shaping Parish Council’s Future

Are you an experienced leader with the vision, drive and integrity to make a real difference? Do you want a role at the heart of local democracy where you can drive meaningful change?

The Parish Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Executive Officer (and Responsible Financial Officer) to lead its operations and strategic initiatives.  This pivotal part time role offers a rewarding challenge – ensuring the Council functions effectively, meets statutory obligations, and delivers exceptional services to the community.  You will provide clear, professional advice to councillors, support evidence-based decision-making, and ensure that policies and priorities are delivered in line with statutory duties.

Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic advice – Support councillors with development of projects, advising on future priorities and direction and support the delivery of the Neighbourhood Plan

Financial Management – Oversee budgets, precepts, and financial records including the inputting of financial data into the accounts package.

Community Engagement – Be the first point of contact for residents and stakeholders.

Compliance & Governance – Ensure statutory duties and best practices are upheld, including the preparation of council meetings and related statutory obligations.

What you’ll bring

They are looking for someone with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills.  You be able to navigate local government complexities while guiding councillors and partners to remain focused on the community needs.  As local government structures evolve, you’ll be confident working with ambiguity, adapting to change, and reshaping systems and approached for future challenges.  The successful candidate will bring confidence, resilience, collaborative leadership and strategic focus.

Local government or Clerk experience is an advantage, but they welcome candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to work towards the  Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) (with training support provided). 

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Parish Council, please do not hesitate to apply.

Applications must be received by 5pm, Sunday 2nd November 2025

Interviews will be held w/c 17th November 2025

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.

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.

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