Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation, sharpen strategy, strengthen financial resilience, and ensure high-quality delivery across a global portfolio. The role involves deepening funder relationships, shaping thinking on scaling what works, and leading a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team.
About the Opportunity
Over the past decade, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has established a strong track record supporting non-profits, funders and social enterprises to scale their impact. Through advisory work, multi‑client programmes and practical tools, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has helped hundreds of organisations expand their reach while strengthening the quality and durability of what they deliver. Today, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] occupies a distinctive position, combining the discipline and rigour of a consultancy with a deep commitment to social impact.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and evolve a high‑performing organisation while contributing to the wider field of social impact and systems change. Building on strong foundations, the Chief Executive will sharpen strategy, strengthen financial resilience and ensure high‑quality delivery across a global portfolio. As [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s external ambassador, our Chief Executive will deepen funder and partner relationships, shape thinking on scaling what works, and lead a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing team.
The Role Will Suit Someone Who Brings
- Proven senior leadership experience (CEO, Executive Director, Managing Director or equivalent), ideally within social impact, philanthropy, consulting or global development contexts.
- Demonstrable success in building and sustaining high-value external relationships, particularly with major funders, foundations, or institutional partners.
- Experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams, with a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience working across international contexts, including in Sub-Saharan Africa and with multi-country teams, programmes or partnerships.
- A deep commitment to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s mission to ensure good ideas do not stay small.
Recruitment Timetable
- Deadline for applications: 13th May
- Interviews with Prospectus: 18th – 20th May
- Interviews with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]: w/c 25th May
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) via the Prospectus website.