Job Description

Overview

Location: Nottingham Office (Hybrid Working available)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 (flexible working options available)
Salary: £53,000 pa

About the role

As CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership, ensuring our clients values of Acceptance, Seeking Justice, Creative Empowerment, Holding Our Ground, and Compassionate Commitment are at the heart of everything they do.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will:

• Shape the long-term vision and strategy of the charity.
• Oversee operations, finances, partnerships, and service development.
• Advocate for children and families, raising awareness of the issues they face.
• Lead and inspire our team, building a culture of collaboration and creativity.
• Represent Imara externally, strengthening partnerships and supporting income generation.

About you

They’re looking for an experienced leader with:

• Strong strategic, financial, and operational management skills.
• Charity sector knowledge (or transferable experience).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and empathy when working with sensitive issues.

Why join them

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. You’ll lead a passionate, supportive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a vital local charity.

How to apply

For more information about them and their work, please visit thei website. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from survivors with lived experience. Closing date for applications is 12 midday on 31st October 2025, however they reserve the right to close applications early.

Benefits

They aim to provide a trauma informed approach to all employees and volunteers through the provision of Wellbeing days; flexible working; external clinical supervision; Employee Assistance Package (including alternative therapies); regular training and team days. In addition to this, we offer 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays per annum (pro-rata)