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Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a values-led national children’s rights charity in their search for a new Executive Director.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a values-driven organisation that protects the rights of children in institutional settings such as care, mental health units, and custody. The charity combines legal expertise, advocacy, and direct advice to create meaningful change.

Location: Remote within England, with regular travel to London and occasional travel across England

Salary: £62,000 per annum + 6% employer pension contribution

Contract: Permanent, full-time with flexible working (between 8am-8pm)

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead strategic planning and oversee delivery of the current strategy
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and uphold best practice in child protection
• Ensure effective governance and legal compliance
• Lead income generation from trusts, foundations, and individuals
• Represent the charity externally with integrity and passion
• Oversee impactful delivery across legal, policy, and participation programmes
• Champion an inclusive, rights-based culture within the team
  
  
  

• Significant leadership experience in a rights-based or children’s organisation
• Expertise in England’s legal and policy frameworks relating to children’s rights and institutional care
• Demonstrable success in fundraising and building sustainable income
• Strong communication skills and experience of public advocacy
• Confidence in leading strategy, people, and change in a small organisation
• Lived or professional experience of institutional care settings is highly desirable
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

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