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

About you:

We are seeking an experienced and principled leader with:

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

This role would suit someone with the independence, emotional intelligence, and vision to lead a high-impact charity working at the intersection of children’s rights, law, and policy.

For more information, please submit your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

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.