CEO - (4 Day Work Week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CEO to join a thriving UK-based charity that supports small, Muslim-led, not-for-profits, specifically those with an annual income of £1 million or less, working across diverse communities in the UK. As CEO, you will guide them to achieve charitable goals and steward its growth as it scales. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will develop strategic plans, manage operations and build strong relationships with stakeholders. This is an exciting time to join as they will commence a 4-day working week (32 hours) pilot for 6-9-months, on commencement of the role. As CEO, your responsibilities will include: Leadership & Operations Overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth running of all charity functions. Managing and leading a growing team, providing support and guidance. Leading recruitment, staff development, and HR management in collaboration with the Board. Ensuring compliance with internal policies and manage organisational risks. Developing and monitoring operational systems to track progress and outcomes of key initiatives. Fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment, helping staff realise their potential. Board Collaboration & Strategic Planning Working closely with the Board to implement strategic and operational plans. Assisting with budget management, resource allocation, fundraising, and grant management. Taking charge of the Annual Report and related documentation, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements. Supporting the Board in maintaining effective governance, including updating key policy documents (e.g. risk register). External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement Representing the Charity at stakeholder and partnership meetings, building and maintaining key relationships aligned with strategic goals. Supporting the team in managing partnerships and providing strategic advice on project delivery. Attending relevant events outside office hours and on weekends when necessary. We’re looking for a CEO with: Proven experience in operations management, with a track record of improving processes and productivity. The ability to work with and report to the Board of Trustees, including governance and strategic planning, alongside familiarity with charity legislation, guidelines, and best practices. Experience with grant-making, funding, and resource allocation. Experience in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Confidence in public speaking and representing the charity at external events. Knowledge of the Muslim community and their needs in the UK. Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and the regulatory landscape for charities. Understanding of the not-for-profit sector, particularly Muslim-led charities. To apply for this role as CEO, please click apply online and complete the full application process. They are committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. They actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. They understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description; if you meet most, we encourage you to apply. To help them monitor how they’re doing and identify any barriers in the recruitment process, they invite all applicants to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form found on the application page Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to