Chief Executive Officer

# Chief Executive OfficerNFP People Remote working, with regular team catch-ups £60,000–£65,000 per annum (with flexibility for the right candidate)
Full Time Employee Remote
24 November 2026

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** Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
**** Salary:** £60,000–£65,000 per annum (with flexibility for the right candidate)  
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* Location:

** Remote working, with regular team catch-ups  
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* Contract:

** Permanent, full-time  
** Closing date:
** 24th November 2026  
** Anticipated start date:
** April/May 2027
** Lead change. Shape policy. Make a difference.
** We are seeking an inspiring, entrepreneurial and values-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a respected charity working towards a fairer, more open and compassionate justice system. The charity combines research, advocacy, policy influencing, campaigning and communications to challenge ineffective or unfair approaches to criminal justice and drive meaningful reform.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape the charity’s next chapter, building on its established reputation and impact while bringing fresh ideas, new perspectives and a clear vision for the future.
** About the role
** As CEO, you will lead the charity’s strategy, people and operations, ensuring it remains effective, influential and financially sustainable. You will work in close partnership with the Chair and Board, providing clear leadership and translating the charity’s ambitions into practical, achievable plans.

You will be a credible public voice for the charity, building relationships with politicians, civil servants, policymakers, funders, the media and partners across the sector. You will help ensure that the charity’s research and evidence inform public debate, influence policy and contribute to meaningful change.

As the leader of a small organisation, you will play a central role across all aspects of its work. You will move comfortably between strategic leadership and hands-on delivery, whether developing a campaign, building a funding relationship, communicating research, supporting a colleague or identifying opportunities for growth.

This is an opportunity to bring fresh thinking, shape the charity’s future direction and lead a committed team in delivering meaningful impact.
** Key responsibilities
**** Strategy and impact
*** Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s strategy, working closely with the team and Board.
* Identify where the charity can have the greatest impact and ensure its time, expertise and resources are focused accordingly.
* Ensure research and evidence translate into effective advocacy, policy influence and practical change.
* Build and maintain strategic partnerships across criminal justice, social justice, public policy and wider civil society.
* Identify new opportunities to develop the charity’s work, extend its reach and increase its impact.
** Influence, advocacy and profile
*** Act as a credible, compelling public voice and ambassador for the charity.
* Build strong relationships with politicians, civil servants, policymakers, funders, the media and influential partners.
* Use excellent influencing and communication skills to ensure the charity’s research, campaigning and messages reach the right audiences.
* Identify opportunities to raise the charity’s profile and strengthen its presence in public and policy debate.
* Represent the charity at relevant events, networks and forums, building its reputation and influence.
* Develop partnerships that create opportunities for collaboration, policy influence and growth.
* Contribute directly to advocacy, campaigning and communications activity, rather than relying solely on strategic oversight.
** Fundraising, income and financial sustainability
*** Lead…