Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive to lead its national self-advocacy organization, which is dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the organization's future, particularly in the context of recent organizational and governance changes. This pivotal role involves working closely with the Board and members to develop and deliver a new business plan, support the Board in its responsibilities, and ensure that the organization's financial management is robust. The Chief Executive will also be responsible for leading income generation and diversification efforts, as well as enhancing the organization's profile and influence in the disability rights, self-advocacy, and social justice sectors. Applicants for the Chief Executive position at the company should have a strong background in senior leadership, preferably within the third sector, public sector, or a similarly values-led organization. Experience in business planning, income generation, and managing funder relationships is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of audiences. The role requires a candidate with a genuine commitment to the rights, agency, and leadership of people with learning disabilities, and who is comfortable with the principles of power distribution and member engagement. The company particularly encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of disability or learning disability, and from those in communities currently underrepresented in third-sector leadership.