QPR In The Community Trust
Chief Executive Officer
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Queens Park Rangers in the Community Trust is recruiting a CEO
Queens Park Rangers in the Community Trust is recruiting a CEO. The established and highly regarded Trust connects with over 24,500 participants in West London on an annual basis. A brief description of the Trust and the position can be found below. Interested applicants should send a CV and covering letter to lee.hoos@qpr.co.uk. Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Job Title: Chief Executive of QPR in the Community Trust (QPRitCT)
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees of QPRitCT
Hours: 40 Hours per week (this is a senior level position. Sometimes additional and unsocial hours will be required).
Remuneration: £75,000 pa.
About QPR in the Community Trust
QPR in the Community Trust has a proven track record in working within the local community providing opportunities based on the main broad objectives of health, education, social inclusion and participation, and tackling national issues at local level. The Trust recognises the power that football and the football club identity has on the local community. It engages people, stimulates interest and is a powerful tool in spreading positive messages.
The work undertaken by the Trust covers seven London boroughs and supports over 24,500 participants annually through programmes focused on health, education, social inclusion and participation. We strive to be a positive force for change within our communities.
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About the Role
The CEO of the Trust will provide inspirational leadership, developing and delivering an ambitious, financially sustainable plan that increases both the Trust’s and the football club’s brand, impact and reputation. A heavy emphasis will be placed on fundraising and revenue generation.
About the Individual
You will have exceptional experience in business development and/or fundraising with the skillset to provide ambitious strategic leadership. Demonstrable commercial acumen with a proven track record of developing diverse income streams and an understanding of how organisations contribute towards positive change in their communities with a proven track record of managing a team. To have the knowledge to ensure the Trust works to the highest standards of charitable governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Board of Trustees, set the strategic framework for the Trust.
- Lead the delivery of the Trust goals and objectives.
- Create, monitor and manage departmental budgets and ensure budgetary control.
- Develop networking and partnership pathways to enhance revenue streams to sustain and grow the charity.
- Manage and develop a diverse workforce.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, develop and support the management team.
- Manage executive and Board level relationships.
- Oversee clear governance structures and ensure compliance with all governance obligations.
- Ensure safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded across all areas of the Trust.
- Build and sustain influential relationships with key partners across the public, private, and voluntary sectors.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to grant funders, trustees and partners and to review impact annually.
- To ensure the work of the charity follows a communications plan to promote the work of the Trust to the wider community.
- To create a culture where staff feel empowered and valued, whilst also aiming for continuous improvement.
- Appraisals and reviews of senior staff & trustees.
- Risk management procedures are in place prior to any delivery, critical incident procedures are followed and business risk reviews completed regularly.
- To maintain a close working relationship with QPR Club staff and attend senior management meetings.
- To represent the Trust on local boards e.g. London United and at PL/EFL events.
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