Full time, permanent contract

37.5 hours per week

£60,000 per annum

Home based with travel across the UK

Closing date: 9:00am 23rd January 2025

Fighting With Pride (FWP) is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead and inspire the organisation as it supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel, and their families.

FWP is a registered charity, established in January 2020, dedicated to helping those affected by the ‘gay ban’ within the armed forces and ensuring that all LGBTQ+ military community members are supported and celebrated.

The Chief Executive will provide strategic leadership, champion the charity’s mission, and oversee its operations, including finance, governance, fundraising, and partnerships. They will work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to develop and implement FWP’s strategy, fostering effective relationships with Government, military charities, and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the principal ambassador of the charity.
• Leading on the development and delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Ensuring operational efficiency and excellence across all functions.
• Managing financial planning, forecasting, and sustainability.
• Promoting robust governance and compliance.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Proven success in a senior leadership role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience in effective partnership building and external relationship management.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and risk management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusivity.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for improving lives and have a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ and armed forces communities, we would love to hear from you.

For an application pack, please contact Julia Muir at [email protected].

Please then submit a comprehensive CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4), addressing each aspect of the Person Specification (contained in the Job Description), to Julia Muir by 9.00 a.m. on 23rd January 2025.

Interviews will be held on 31st January 2025 in London.

FWP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.