Deputy CEO

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**Strategic Leadership & External Focus**:

- Develop and execute the organisation's strategic vision and long-term growth plans
- Lead high-level advocacy efforts and influence national policy for neurodiversity
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, corporate partners, and major donors
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and thought leader for the foundation
- Leads the Foundation's parliamentary engagement and policy influence through the All-Party Parliamentary Group for neurodiversity.
- Develop innovative approaches to expand the foundation's reach and impact
- Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Drive the foundation's research agenda and thought leadership initiatives

**Financial Sustainability & Growth**:

- Drive sustainable growth through diversified revenue streams
- Secure high-value corporate partnerships and major donor relationships
- Oversee the development of new funding sources and business opportunities
- Ensure long-term financial sustainability through strategic planning
- Build relationships with philanthropic organisations and grant-funding bodies
- Develop innovative funding models to support organisational growth

**Governance & External Relations**:

- Work effectively with the Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance
- Maintain and enhance relationships with charity patrons and ambassadors
- Lead external communications and media strategy
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining independence
- Build and maintain relationships with research institutions and academic partners
- Represent the organisation at high-level events and conferences

**Brand & Impact**:

- Champion the foundation's strength-based approach to neurodiversity
- Drive measurement and evaluation of organisational impact
- Enhance the foundation's reputation and brand positioning
- Foster innovation in program development and service delivery
- Ensure the foundation remains at the forefront of neurodiversity advocacy

**Operational Oversight**:

- Provide strategic oversight of operational functions through the senior leadership team to Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
- Ensure effective systems, technologies and processes are in place to deliver strategic objectives
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators against strategic goals
- Maintain oversight of quality standards and continuous improvement
- Ensure appropriate risk management and compliance frameworks are in place

**Leadership & Culture**:

- Build and maintain a high-performing senior leadership team (SLT)
- Foster an inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming organisational culture
- Ensure effective delegation and empowerment of the management team
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation
- Maintain oversight of professional development and succession planning
- Champion the foundation's values throughout the organisation

**Person Specification**:
**Essential**:

- Proven executive leadership experience with strategic focus
- Track record of building successful external partnerships and relationships
- Strong advocacy and influencing skills at senior government level
- Experience in driving organisational growth and innovation
- Demonstrated ability to secure major funding and partnerships
- Excellence in stakeholder management and public speaking
- Understanding of charity governance and compliance requirements
- Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge of neurodiversity
- Experience in policy influence and advocacy
- Understanding of health, education, or social care sectors
- Track record of thought leadership
- Experience working with government and policy makers
- Advanced degree in relevant field