Are you motivated by your Christian faith to bring real hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places? Are you passionate about inspiring the UK to take action in order to transform children’s lives?
World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity. Every day we bring real hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places as a sign of God’s unconditional love. A core member of the International partnership, World Vision UK is one of the major resource-raising offices and has a significant commitment to advocacy and policy work as well as fundraising to support overseas programming. Our mission is to inspire the UK to take action that transforms the lives of the world’s poorest children.
We are currently seeking an outstanding and distinctive individual to lead us through our next phase of development and manage this diverse, progressive and dynamic organisation. The Chief Executive will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction which inspires, engages and motivates employees, supporters and partners to deliver our mission effectively and efficiently within the World Vision International partnership.
This role offers a unique challenge for a committed Christian with a heart for the poor and a commitment to the mission of World Vision. The successful candidate will demonstrate significant experience of leading and managing complex international organisations and professional expertise in a mix of strategy development, marketing, fundraising and commercial management. S/he will be innovative and motivational with excellent ambassadorial skills and the ability to build strong relationships across a complex stakeholder map. Experience of working in a charity and/or international development is desirable but not essential.
To apply or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for the role, please visit www.perrettlaver.com/candidates quoting reference 1859. The deadline for applications is 9am (GMT) on Friday 16th January 2015.
The role is based in Milton Keynes with regular meetings in London, and the salary is competitive with the market rate and commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.
