Chief Executive Officer

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Fawcett Society

Hybrid
  • Career category: Admin, Human Resources (HR), Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: £75,000 GBP-£80,000 GBP / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 07/01/2025
  • Location: United Kingdom
Economic justice Gender training
Fawcett is superbly placed to be the organisation women can look to, to fearlessly champion their rights. And we have great foundations to build on. We have upheld many campaign successes, including the first ever complaint of sexism by The Independent Press Standards Organisation, helping put menopause on the political agenda which resulted in new guidance for employers and establishing a new law on sexual harassment through the Workers Protection Act.   

We have a highly influential and engaged board, a great staff team and a committed membership and we are excited to be launching a newly refreshed strategy and brand in the coming months. 

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
  • In collaboration with the Board and staff team, set an inspirational, clear, relevant and actionable strategy.
  • Ensure the board’s skill and expertise are being used to greatest effect. 
  • Provide strong and empathetic leadership and management to the staff team and to volunteers.

Organisational Leadership

  • Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity.
  • Oversee key financial responsibilities, reporting and monitoring.
  • Work effectively with the Chair and Board ensuring good governance, as well as high-quality and timely reporting to the Board.

External Voice

    • Maintain and develop strong relationships across the membership.
    • Enhance external stakeholder relationships to build voice and reputation.
    • Lead an advocacy and influencing strategy that ensures Fawcett demonstrates its positive impact.

Policy and Communications

  • Be the lead spokesperson for Fawcett, becoming a memorable and potent go-to voice of authority on matters of feminist policy and principle, and ensuring maximum exposure for our high-impact campaigns across a wide range of high-profile media outlets.
  • Provide inspirational thought leadership through Fawcett’s public-facing work.
  • Immersion in the feminist landscape regularly acting as a ‘voice’ for women’s equality and feminist issues.

Fundraising

    • Engage with funders and support the fundraising team in maintaining, developing and building new and diverse funder relationships.
    • Oversee the implementation of the fundraising pipeline and strategy.


Person Specification 
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Demonstrable senior organisational and leadership and management experience with the ability to oversee the finance, governance and HR functions. 
Experience acquiring, building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and funders to drive influence, income and impact.
Able to work effectively with and network across the main political parties and at every level of government and politics, leading on political engagement and relationships. 
Able to be a passionate advocate for feminism, gender equality and related social policy issues.
Able to work with a highly influential board to deliver impactful outcomes.
Able to effectively manage and inspire Fawcett’s membership and volunteers. 

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