Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Maternity Cover

About The Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic leadership, operational management, and external representation to achieve the JLC’s mission. They work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees, donors, lead a staff team, and serve as the primary liaison to members and key stakeholders. The CEO ensures financial sustainability, organisational effectiveness, and alignment with the values and goals of the JLC.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

  • Embed the JLC’s next three-year strategy (2026-2029).

  • Ensure the JLC remains responsive to changes in the external environment and member needs.

  • Report to the Board on progress, risks, and opportunities and lead on the delivery of Board of Trustees meetings.

Stakeholder and Membership Engagement

  • Set agenda for and chair a tri-annual JLC CEO members forum.

  • In addition to other senior members of staff, has regular 1:1 and touchpoints with JLC member CEOs and staffers.

  • Lead the delivery of the quarterly Council of Membership meeting of the JLC.

  • Lead the delivery of the Membership and Nomination Committee meetings.

  • Sign off on Membership fees and letters.

  • Together with the Chair, is a key point person for donor engagement and stewardship.

Operational & Financial Management

  • Lead and manage a team of staff, promoting a high-performing and values-led culture.

  • Working closely with the COO to ensure sound financial management and long-term sustainability, including budgeting, income generation, and risk management.

  • Oversee compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.

  • Oversight and sits on the decision-making group for community-wide Crisis Management.

  • Maintain open lines of communication with the JLC Chair and the Vice Chair.

  • Sign off on budget and annual audit.

  • Sign off on any HR decisions.

External Relations & Advocacy

  • In addition to the Chair and Director of Public Affairs, you will represent the JLC to funders, policymakers, the media, and partner organisations.

  • Build strong partnerships across the Jewish community and non-profit sector to advance shared goals.

  • Serve as a compelling ambassador for the organisation’s vision and values.

  • Top-level decision-making and approval on communications.

Governance

  • Work closely with the COO and Head of Operations, and in turn the Board of Trustees, to ensure effective governance and accountability.

  • Support the Board in fulfilling its legal and strategic responsibilities.

  • Provide timely, accurate information to enable good decision-making.

Full application details:

Applications should be made by sending your CV and a covering letter to Natasha Glass at natasha@thejlc.org

Please include how your skill and experience is suited to the position and why you want to join our team.

Full Application Pack

Applications open: Monday 21 July 2025

Deadline for applications: Monday 11 August 2025

Interviews: Will likely be held late August/beginning September 2025

Role: Part-time

Salary: £100,000 FTE