Person Specification - Chief Executive Officer

Experience & Skills

Successful track record as either a Chief Executive or senior Director of delivering outstanding impact within an organisation with volunteers at the heart of its leadership and delivery.
Demonstrable track record of effective leadership to an empowered and motivated leadership team.
Demonstrable experience of leading and embedding inclusive practices within an organisation.
Experience of leading and delivering organisational change and growth.

Strong track record in building and maintaining positive and open relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Evidence of achieving significant influence on public policy at a national level.
Experience of delivering objectives through working with partners across the UK.
Experience of understanding and working with the devolved nations.
Track record of external communications and advocacy, including national media.

Track record of commercial decision-making, income generation, and income diversification.
Demonstrable track record of service and policy innovation, keeping ahead of changes in the external environment and maintaining an organisation responsive to change.
Demonstrable track record of converting an organisational vision and strategy into tangible performance outcomes.
Experience of taking a commercial approach to organisational management and diversifying income streams with a demonstrable track record in business development.

Experience of and/or demonstrable commitment to the not-for-profit sector and understanding of the fundraising community.

Strong passion for, and commitment to, the fundraising profession as well as the Chartered Institute’s vision and sector leadership role.
Dynamic and influential leader able to create the conditions for bolder, braver, more innovative decisions to be taken for the benefit of the Institute, its members, the profession, and the sector.
A natural networker who develops relationships and builds alliances both internally and externally, championing the organisation in a complex map of stakeholders.
Commercial nous and drive, able to think entrepreneurially, identify and exploit opportunities, and deliver creative outcomes.
Keen judgement, good political acumen, and high levels of emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
The desire and ability to advance an open, inclusive and supportive performance culture that harnesses the potential of each person and brings people together under a shared vision.

Able to work outside office hours when required.
Willing to undertake travel and overnight stays largely within the UK but sometimes for work in the wider European and international fundraising community.