Chief Executive Officer

London – hybrid working

Salary of £60,000 – £65,000

Voluntary Action Camden (https://vac.org.uk/ ) has supported the voluntary and community sector in the London Borough of Camden since 1907. We do this by sharing information, fostering collaboration, and providing practical expertise to both established and new voluntary organisations. Our consultation services provide a space where groups can ask us anything, and our long-established knowledge of local organisations, services and the local community allows for reliable and sustainable collaboration with other community groups as well as strategic bodies like Camden Council and the NHS. We also provide training through our website, on-demand or in person, and offer specialist services such as social prescribing, safeguarding and mental health.

We are now seeking a new CEO to join VAC at an exciting time in our development. You will lead an experienced and passionate staff team with strong community links and diverse talents to meet the challenges for voluntary and community organisations in 21st century Camden. We wish to hear from applicants with senior leadership skills, who have the knowledge and insights around infrastructure to ensure we meet the continued needs of our local communities.

For more information, please access the information pack on our website. Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to Voluntary Action Camden. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Aino Betts on 07743 934 723 or via email at aino.betts@andersonquigley.com or Helene Usherwood on 07719 322 669 or via email at helene.usherwood@andersonquigley.com

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 26 July 2024.

Applications should consist of:

• A full CV.
• A covering letter outlining your motivation and details of how you meet the qualification, skills and experience criteria of the person specification.
• Please include details of two referees in your CV, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted.

Once the closing date has passed, all applications will be collated and evaluated by Voluntary Action Camden.

Voluntary Action Camden will then be in touch after this period to let you know if your application is being taken further.