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Chief Executive
Location: Hybrid, with strong on-site presence
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000
Type: Full-time
About The Charity
It plays a vital role in supporting patients, staff and communities across Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The charity funds projects that go beyond NHS provision - investing in equipment, innovation, environments, research and staff wellbeing to enhance patient care and experience.
Now operating as an independent organisation, the charity is entering a pivotal phase - with the opportunity to build on strong foundations, deepen community connections and significantly expand its impact. This is an opportunity to shape a growing NHS charity at a defining moment in its journey - building a confident, sustainable organisation that will improve health outcomes and experiences for thousands of people every year.
What You Can Look Forward To
As Chief Executive, you will lead the charity through its next phase of development - balancing immediate delivery with long-term strategic ambition.
You will:
Shape Strategy and Build for the Future Strengthen Fundraising and Income Generation Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team Enhance Grant-Making and Impact Build Trusted Partnerships and Profile Strengthen Governance and Operations
Why This Role Matters
Your work will have a direct and visible impact on patient care and community health You will build an organisation that is values-led, inclusive and sustainable You will operate at the heart of a complex and rewarding NHS environment Your leadership will leave a lasting legacy across local communities and healthcare services
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About You
We are looking for a values-driven leader who combines strategic vision with a hands-on, practical approach.
Skills And Experience
Significant senior leadership experience (CEO, Director or equivalent) in a charity, public service or similarly complex environment A track record of leading organisations through growth, transition or transformation Strong understanding of fundraising and income generation strategy Experience of working with Boards and governance structures Credibility in stakeholder management and external representation Financial and operational acumen, with the ability to build effective systems and infrastructure
Personal Attributes
Strategic, thoughtful and future-focused Empathetic, resilient and emotionally intelligent Collaborative and inclusive in leadership style Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels A strong communicator with credibility across diverse audiences Passionate about improving health outcomes and community wellbeing
Recruitment Timeline
To ensure equitable access to information and uphold the charity's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the Chair/Outgoing CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Thursday 9th July 2026 6.30-7.30pm and we will send you a link.
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Application Deadline: 5pm Monday 22nd July 2026
First Interviews: w/c 17th August 2026
Final Interviews: w/c 24th August 2026
How To Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to the charity on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack in the first instance.
For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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