Chief Executive Officer

You don’t have to know about Down syndrome. You can learn about Down syndrome, but we need you to know how to nurture the heart of an organisation and its people.
Please see our video on our website for further details from our Chair, James Davis (go to 'meet the team', and 'current vacancies'.
Freelance/self-employed contract for 3 – 4 days per week
Lead the 17-year-old charity into a brighter future
The role demands quality skills and experience in management, governance, building teams and communities, fundraising and finance – in person and online.
Can you simultaneously be creative, a problem solver, ideas person, developmental, positive leader, supporter, confidante, prudent and adventurous?
We are very keen to hear from you. Please send your CV and a 5 min video explaining who you are, why you suit the role and why you want to join us as CEO by Saturday 28 February 2026.

This role leads a charity focused on Down syndrome into a brighter future, creating positive change for the organization and the community it serves.

Required skills and experience:

• Quality skills and experience in management, governance, building teams and communities, fundraising and finance
• Ability to be creative, a problem solver, ideas person, developmental, positive leader, supporter, confidante, prudent and adventurous
• Experience working both in person and online

Freelance/self-employed contract for 3-4 days per week. No other compensation or benefits mentioned.