Average Executive Director salary in the UK

Executive Director We have an exciting role with a small Hackney community charity seeking their new permanent Executive Director to lead the organisation in the exciting next stage of its development Position: Executive Director Salary: £55,000 pro rata Location: Hackney, London with some home-working Hours: 17.5 hours per week (or higher if fundraising targets achieved) Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 4th June 2025 About the Role As Executive Director you will be responsible for leading the charity and its small and committed team, to develop strategic partnerships and funding to take the organisation forwards. Key responsibilities include: Leadership & People Provide leadership, supervise staff/volunteers, and ensure service quality.Collaborate with teams for effective service delivery and staff coverage. Strategy & Partnerships Represent the charity and develop partnerships with key stakeholders.Lead the Good Place programme with partners and the community. Finance, Fundraising & Marketing Oversee finances, report quarterly, and manage fundraising.Build relationships with supporters and promote the organisation’s profile. Governance Support the Board with governance, strategy, and risk management.Lead the strategy and business plan implementation. Capital Project & Other Duties Lead the capital project and ensure policy adherence.Manage emergencies and take on additional tasks as needed. About You An experienced successful leader and passionate about community development, you will be a great communicator, a team player with strong finance and project management skills and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You will have: Proven senior leadership experience with a track record in building partnerships and generating incomeSkilled in managing teams, creating a positive culture, and motivating others to deliverStrong financial management, including budget planning and oversightExcellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiencesStrategic and creative thinker with strong interpersonal and people management skillsUnderstanding of the community sector or ability to learn quicklyProactive, collaborative, and resilient with a ‘can-do’ attitude About the Organisation This small charity is about local people helping each other in tough times. They run a community food pantry giving free food, advice and support. Opening safe and warm spaces for community groups so people can connect and make key improvements in their own lives. You’ll be joining the team at a pivotal moment as we shape the next phase of development. How to apply Eastside People are supporting the organisation in the recruitment of this role. You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter. Eastside People are fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and work with our clients to ensure that we recruit inclusively, seeking to address the underrepresentation of some groups of people in leadership teams. Please note, that we understand AI can be a helpful tool, but please use it with caution and ensure your application is personalised and accurate. You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity, Organisation Lead, Charity Director. #INDNFP PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We're pleased to be supporting Qualifications Wales with the appointment of a new Executive Director of Regulation. Qualifications Wales is the independent regulator of qualifications and the qualification system in Wales. It is responsible for ensuring that qualifications and the qualifications system are effective in meeting the reasonable needs of learners in Wales, and for promoting public confidence in these. Qualifications Wales has a publicly appointed Chair and Board who are accountable for the fulfilment of Qualifications Wales' statutory functions and of its obligations to Welsh Government as a Welsh Government Sponsored Body. Executive Directors have a shared responsibility for the effective leadership of Qualifications Wales, for defining strategic direction and priorities, managing control mechanisms and ensuring overall stewardship and performance management of the organisation. Key Information Location: Newport with a hybrid approach, relocation support could be considered.Contract: Permanent and full-time, requests for alternative working patterns can be discussed at interview.Salary: £85,000 - £97,000 depending on experience, along with civil service pension (employer contribution of 28.97%), 30 days' annual leave, and other competitive benefits. Relocation support could be considered.Deadline: 15th June 2025 Job Purpose Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Executive Director of Regulation will provide strategic leadership to the Regulation directorate, comprising of four teams; Approval and Designation, VQ Monitoring and Awarding Body Compliance, GQ Monitoring and Standards, and Regulatory Policy. The directorate is responsible for the development and implementation of regulatory policy, and for the ongoing review of the effectiveness of awarding bodies in their work to deliver qualifications and the qualifications system in Wales. The post holder is accountable for the operational delivery of a range of key regulatory duties and activities and, within the scheme of delegation, is responsible for making a range of enforcement decisions in the exercise of Qualifications Wales' powers. The Executive Director is responsible for the design and implementation of an effective regulatory framework and approach that engenders positive and appropriate relationships with the awarding bodies that we regulate. The role is also the primary point of leadership in relation to operational cooperation and coordination across fellow qualifications regulators - ensuring positive relationships are maintained. Summary of Requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalentA track record of effective strategic leadership and management which demonstrates the ability to build, develop and manage teams of professionals.Evidence of extensive experience in a regulatory or qualifications context.Experience of engendering a structured and effective approach to the management of programmes and projectsA thorough knowledge of regulatory principles, and how to apply these, and managing regulatory burden.A thorough knowledge of the risks inherent in regulatory systems.A good understanding of UK qualifications systems.Leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead and motivate their directorate to deliver. Delegating delivery of operational priorities to their direct reports and supporting them in the management and leadership of their teams.Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide written and oral advice. Diplomacy and the ability to lead and influence in a sophisticated manner. For the full responsibilities, requirements and further information, please find the full candidate pack on our website. To Apply Qualifications Wales have retained Acorn by Synergie to support and manage this round of recruitment. To learn more, please find contact details on Acorn's website. If you would like to apply, please submit the following for consideration ahead of the deadline on 15th June 2025: Updated CVSupporting statement (maximum of 2,000 words) detailing your motivation for applying and your suitability with the person specification in consideration. Our intention is to interview on Thursday 3rd July in Newport. If you have any issues with these dates or require any further reasonable adjustments as part of the process then please contact Acorn by Synergie who will be happy to assist. We look forward to hearing from you. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Director of FP&A | £97,000 - £115,000 | Outstanding Benefits (Defined Pension Scheme, Enhanced Annual Leave, Hybrid Working) | London For a complex global organisation, we're recruiting a Director of FP&A. This is a significant leadership role driving informed decision-making as well as strategic oversight of all global FP&A, aligning long-term goals with organisational change and transformation. The Director of FP&A will lead the development and consolidation of all group FP&A activities, including 5-year plans, budgets, forecasting, scenario analysis, and executive-level decision-making as well as the delivery of a new FP&A tool, whilst developing and embedding a new TOM. Reporting to the Global Finance Director, this role will drive a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, influencing and supporting global stakeholders during significant business transformation to establish a best-in-class global FP&A function. Main Duties: Leadership of Group FP&A service to Board, SLT, Regions, Business Units and externallyLeadership across FP&A community, ensuring Global FP&A processes are consistent and that FP&A technology, best-practice, and continuous improvement are keyMaintain, and enhance MI reporting, ensuring planning system is adaptive to changeLong Term Financial Planning - supporting the CFO and Global FD in ensuring business trajectory is linked to strategy and organisational goalsDeliver 5yr financial plans and that analysis and insights are driving decision-makingLeadership (direct and indirect) to the FP&A community, and work in partnership with the Finance Transformation Programme to establish a new FP&A Target Operating Model.Drive continuous improvement, build finance capacity and advise and influence senior stakeholders on FP&A and business decision-makingParter with key stakeholders in the UK and globally ensuring FP&A supports business strategyLead the development and implementation of the Global FP&A Processes and Reporting Tools, working closely with the Finance Transformation teamChampion all global transformation initiatives to dive standardisation of processes, and maximising opportunities to drive efficiency. Person Specification: CCAB Qualified with significant FP&A leadership within complex, global organisationsForward-looking, pro-active and with the ability to build high-performing teamsComfortable in a highly visible senior role, during a period of significant changeAbility to build successful relationships at all levelsExperience operating in international and multi-cultural organisationsLeadership of change and transformationDevelopment and optimisation of SAP and planning tools ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.