Interim Chief Executive, HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH

1 week ago

Ealing, United Kingdom Guardian Jobs Full time

Interim Chief Executive, HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH Join to apply for the Interim Chief Executive, HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH role at Guardian Jobs Are you ready to stabilise ECT Charity - the sector-leading community transport charity - through a rapid transition and prepare it for longer-term leadership? Location: London (Greenford / Ealing) with regular travel to Dorset, Cheshire and partner sites (on‑site presence required) Salary: circa £80,000 Contract: Fixed‑term (3–9 months), full‑time – immediate start desirable About ECT Charity ECT Charity is a leading specialist community transport organisation enabling mobility and social inclusion across London, Dorset and Cheshire. We deliver essential door‑to‑door transport and influence sector policy with partners such as TfL and the GLA, including through the use of our pioneering CT Social Value Toolkit. Facing reduced statutory income, operations changes, lease negotiations and contract retendering, we need to stabilise cashflow and protect services. Significant opportunities include leveraging our resources and networks for training and consultancy, leveraging strategic partnerships to generate earned income, and using Dorset as a demonstrator site to pilot sustainable, mission‑aligned commercial models. Key Responsibilities (first 100 Days) Stabilise cashflow: short‑term budget, scenario planning and conservative forecasts. Maintain core services and compliance while managing depot/contract transitions. Lead staff and stakeholder communications and wellbeing support. Negotiate estate and contract outcomes; protect the Toolkit product and rebuild business development. Report regularly to the Board and prepare a clear handover pack. Who You Are Experienced in turnaround and operational leadership in constrained finances. Strong crisis management, negotiation and trustee reporting skills. Able to start immediately or with short notice (early January preferred). Hands‑on, mobile between sites; driving licence preferred. (Desirable) Community transport knowledge or productisation/licensing experience. Why ECT? Protect vital services across Dorset, Cheshire and London while shaping commercial routes. Influence sector conversations and build partnership income from a stable Dorset base. Work with an engaged Board through a fast, high‑impact transition. For full details, please contact Jenny Hills at executive@harrishill.co.uk to request the full appointment brief that covers both the interim and permanent positions. How to apply Please email executive@harrishill.co.uk with Interim CEO – ECT Charity in the subject line. Attach an up‑to‑date CV and a Supporting Statement (max 2 x A4) showing how you meet the Person Specification (in the appointment brief) and your interest. As you can read in the full appointment brief, we welcome applications for both the interim and permanent positions if you are interested in both roles. Please request and read the full brief for details. For an informal and confidential conversation contact Jenny Hills at the same address with suitable times. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December 2025. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever‑improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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