Chief Officer For Children (Non-Profit)

TL;DR

Chief Officer for Children (Non-Profit): Leading the strategic direction and impact of hirify.global Children in Need with an accent on grant-making strategy, evidence-led decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. Focus on overseeing the stewardship of £50m in annual funding and driving systemic change for children and families across the UK.

Location: Flexible with regular travel to Salford and other UK sites required

Company

The hirify.global is a world-leading public service broadcaster, with hirify.global Children in Need acting as its dedicated charity to improve the lives of children and young people across the UK.

What you will do

• Lead the development and delivery of the Change for Children strategy.
• Oversee the effective stewardship and distribution of approximately £50m in annual grant funding.
• Drive strategic partnerships with government, sector partners, and academia to maximize organizational impact.
• Ensure evidence, insight, and learning inform all funding approaches and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team to shape the organization's overall direction and culture.
• Represent the organization externally to improve practice and shape public understanding of issues affecting children.

Requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience in the charitable or public sectors.
• Strong experience in strategic grant-making and impact management at a senior level.
• Proven ability to oversee significant funding budgets with strong governance and value for money.
• Deep understanding of issues affecting children and young people across the UK.
• Experience working effectively with Boards, Committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining a hands-on approach in a collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Understanding of the UK funding and grant-making landscape.
• Experience working within or alongside media, communications, or public engagement organizations.
• Knowledge of policy and public affairs relating to children and young people in the UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact national charity within a major public service organization.
• Collaborative executive environment focused on social impact and evidence-based change.
• Commitment to professional development and organizational culture.
• Flexible working arrangements with travel to key sites.