Interim Chief Executive

Interim Chief Executive Steady, trusted leadership through a period of transition Reporting to: Chair and Board of Trustees Location: Hybrid and flexible working Start date: Early November 2026 Contract: Six months, full time The opportunity A leading independent charitable foundation with a national profile and a strong public benefit mission is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Executive for an initial six-month assignment, starting in early November 2026. Following a change in leadership, the Foundation needs a calm, credible and hands-on leader who can quickly build confidence across a small, specialist team, keep programmes and finances running smoothly, and support the Board as it appoints a permanent Chief Executive. This is a stabilising appointment: continuity and assurance first, with candid and confidential advice to Trustees, rather than a programme of change. The organisation The Foundation is an independent charitable funder with an endowment and a long-standing commitment to research, innovation and positive social impact. It works in partnership with academic, charitable and sector organisations to achieve its mission. It is a small, specialist organisation, supported by external advisers and led by a Board of Trustees. The role Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, you will provide visible executive leadership and act as a trusted adviser to Trustees throughout the assignment. You will: Provide calm, visible leadership that reassures colleagues, ..... full job details .....