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Chief Executive

Employer
Refugee Council
Location
Stratford, London
Salary
Fair and competitive remuneration
Closing date
6 Mar 2020

Job Details

Chief Executive

Stratford, London

Fair and competitive remuneration

The Refugee Council has been supporting and campaigning for refugees in the UK since 1951. Working with thousands of refugees each year we provide crisis advice and practical support. We are the only national organisation supporting unaccompanied refugee children and young people in the UK.

Our mission is to be a tenacious, resourceful and effective champion of refugee rights holding governments to account and changing public attitudes for the better.

Inspired by the courage of our refugees our new CEO will be ready for the challenging operating environment and prepared to take the organisation to the next level. By valuing the legacy of Maurice Wren, the outgoing post-holder and maximising the talent within the organisation you will lead organic change at pace. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a rare combination of talents and abilities.

You will be an inspiring communicator who will extend the influence of the Refugee Council whilst delivering first class services. You will work with the Board to strengthen the Refugee Council’s independence through a sound strategic understanding of the fund-raising environment. Their authentic commitment to refugee involvement will strengthen the influence of refugees throughout the Council.

If you are ready to accept the challenge and opportunity offered by this special role then we would like to hear from you. 

Closing date: Friday,06 March 2020 at 12 noon.

Company

We’ve worked for a long time to achieve our vision – making a real and lasting difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Now, we’re entering a whole new phase in our development.

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