Location: Remote with at least one office visit a month (Linlithgow) and more when you first take up post
Job Type: Permanent
Job Overview The Chief Executive Officer leads with confidence, warmth, and compassion.
They provide leadership to the staff team and support the Board of Trustees to fulfil its strategic and governance duties.
They bring vision and inspire all around them to recognise the enormous challenges faced by children with eczema and their families and to make change so that every family can thrive.
As we move into the final year of our current strategy, the CEO will consult and lead on the development of a new ambitious strategy and accompanying business plans to ensure we make the greatest impact on families' lives in the years to come.
They will also take forward our new fundraising strategy to strengthen our financial position so we can deliver on our plans and ambitions for the future.
About EOS EOS is a UK-wide charity supporting children and young people with eczema and their families.
Originally set up in Scotland in 2011, we now have over 3,500 member families living across the UK.
At EOS, we want every child with eczema to thrive.
We think every young person should feel confident they can successfully manage their condition, and that having eczema should not – and will not – stop their ambitions and dreams.
By providing direct practical advice and emotional support to whole families, we empower young people to take back control of their health and break the isolation of their condition.
Our goal is for every child with eczema to know they are not alone.
We deliver a range of activities including one-to-one support of our members via phone, email, text, face-to-face events, and online activities, such as our virtual High Five Club for kids aged 3-10 and tailored support for teenagers.
Responsibilities The CEO nurtures and develops relationships with a range of researchers, healthcare professionals, commercial partners, and Third Sector organisations to ensure that the experiences and needs of our members are represented across a wide range of networks and that opportunities to influence policy and practice at all levels are leveraged.
Leading EOS's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, the CEO champions inclusion across the organisation and creates an inclusive environment for all.
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience An experienced senior leader within a Third Sector organisation Proven track record of successfully leading change and taking others with you Experience of working with a Board of Trustees Strong understanding of income generation and experience of building diverse funding pipelines Experience of public speaking Strong understanding of risk management including safeguarding Skills and Abilities Highly effective communication and influencing skills The ability to build strong and effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders A confident leader with the ability to motivate and inspire those around you A creative thinker who adapts effectively to change and identifies new opportunities for new income generation and service delivery Key Qualities and Personal Attributes Be a confident, supportive, and compassionate leader Strong commitment to the vision and values of EOS A high level of personal resilience and energy An effective ambassador and lead spokesperson for the organisation A demonstrable commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality Please submit your application by providing your full name, email, telephone, and a brief introduction about yourself, along with your CV.
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