CEO

We’re just beginning our journey… Join us as we move into our next strategic phase of growth, change and evolution… ensuring a brighter future for young people.Location: RemoteAbout us.Caudwell Youth
mentors at-risk young people aged 11-24 years into new futures. Founded in 2022 by four co-leaders with experience of charity-led mentoring provision and philanthropist John Caudwell, we are determined to ensure that the needs of at-risk young people are properly addressed.We currently work across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, filling the gap statutory services cannot meet due to a lack of sufficient resources and overwhelming demand. But with significant ambition to reach at-risk young people across the UK.About the opportunity.We now seek a values-led CEO for Caudwell Youth to play a pivotal role in steering the organisation through its next phase of development. This is a hugely exciting and diverse leadership position for a decisive and dynamic style of leader who thrives on organisational growth, building structures and teams.You will be responsible and accountable for the strategic direction and delivery, providing dynamic leadership throughout the organisation. Although ultimately responsible for effective governance, financial growth and stability, you will work closely with the leadership team, the Chair and Trustees to secure sustainable growth.As CEO, you will be working with the leadership team, ensuring that the charity’s strategic objectives are met with efficiency and effectiveness and laying down sustainable foundations for ambitious future growth plans. You will ensure that the charity continues to meet the needs of at-risk young people effectively, innovatively, and sustainably.People are at the heart of our organisation. As a collaborative leader, you will be skilled in working effectively and confidently across a broad range of stakeholders, and crucially, you will continue to develop an ethos for Caudwell Youth with shared values and a positive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected.About you.We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational people leader focused on the mission, vision and values of our organisation. Someone who is able to empower and motivate our skilled and high-performing staff, foster positive working cultures and galvanise the wider team.We now seek an inclusive and enabling leader; someone entrepreneurial and purpose-driven to lead the charity through this next phase whilst both engaging with and inspiring all of our stakeholders. Acting as an ambassador for the charity, you will advocate for our young people and engage with stakeholders and funders. We want a leader who shares our values, has a vision aligned with our direction of travel and wants to work to build on all that we have achieved so far.We seek a leader with a proven track record of success within the non-profit or social impact sector, with a connection and an understanding of the complexities and challenges facing young people and a passionate dedication to improving outcomes for those at risk.With strong commercial acumen and proven experience in growing and developing opportunities and strategic partnerships, you will be ambitious and keen to grow Caudwell Youth whilst remaining committed to the vulnerable young people we support. Your strategic vision will allow the ability to translate passion into measurable impact and ultimately increase our reach.For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:If you would like to know more about this role please contact Clare Chesworth
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