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Chief Executive

Employer
Independent Age
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
17 Apr 2019

Job Details

Independent Age

Appointment of Chief Executive

Salary - competitive

Location – London

Closing date: Wednesday, 17th April

 

At Independent Age we want to make the UK a better place to grow old. As a national charity founded over 150 years ago, we exist to help older people live well, with dignity, choice and control. What we do is simple and effective. We understand the issues faced, we campaign for change, and we provide support that older people and their families can rely on. We produce clear and simple information guides and support a network of volunteers to help combat loneliness and isolation across the UK.

One in three people in the UK today will reach their 100th birthday, so it is imperative to rethink ageing. Last year we helped nearly 1.2 million people – that’s more than five times the number we helped five years ago. We have increased our impact through the expansion of information, advice and friendship services, as well as campaigning and public engagement activities.  The next phase of our strategy will be equally ambitious and challenging.  

We now are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive who is ambitious for the future, and a strategic leader who shares our vision. We are looking for someone who has integrity, resilience, advocacy skills and excellent interpersonal skills to work with the Board,  senior management team, our staff, volunteers and – critically – the people we support. The successful candidate will be an experienced and inspirational leader with a passion for improving the lives of our older generation and someone with a strong track record of delivering first class results.

Independent Age recognises the enormous benefits of a diverse senior management team so we actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.

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Play your part - Apply today This is an exciting time to be considering joining Independent Age. Our new strategy marks a major expansion of our activities whilst ensuring that older people are at the heart of everything we do. Whatever happens as we get older, we all want to remain independent and live life on our own terms. That’s why, as well as offering regular friendly contact and a strong campaigning voice, Independent Age provides clear, free and impartial advice on the issues that matter: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.   Future Plans In 2015 we began our ambitious programme to greatly increase the impact of Independent Age. At the heart of our strategy is the expansion of our services and campaigning activities. Not only does this mean we reach more people, it also gives us even greater experience on which to base all our work. Apply today Read our latest articles on Third Sector: What is it like to work in the policy and influencing division at Independent Age? A wonderful workplace for charity communications A wonderful workplace for innovation: Independent Age

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