Chief Operating Officer
Churchill Fellowship
Hybrid working policy (2-3 days a week in the office for Senior Leadership)
c.£85,000
The Churchill Fellowship is a community of changemakers whose mission is to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK and this role is pivotal to our work.
We support outstanding individuals pursuing their own vision for change in an issue where they have first-hand experience. They are driven by a personal commitment to tackle today’s key issues, to develop new solutions for their communities and sectors, and to exchange ideas throughout the UK and beyond. They work across all of today’s most pressing challenges, from protecting the environment to preventing domestic abuse, from increasing youth employment to enriching urban spaces and much more. Collectively, they create change that reaches across the country.
THE ROLE
As our reach and influence continue to grow, it is vital that our own organisation is as strong, resilient and forward-looking as the people we support. The Chief Operating Officer will be central to this: ensuring our governance, finance, operations, digital infrastructure and compliance frameworks are robust, effective and future-focused, enabling us to deliver our mission with confidence and ambition.
We are seeking a proven leader who can bring both strategic vision and operational excellence and help support us through a period of growth and change. The successful candidate will combine strong financial acumen with expertise across governance, risk and compliance, while also driving digital and operational innovation. Equally important will be your ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive and values-driven culture, working closely with me, our Leadership Team and our Trustees.
It’s an exciting time to join us as we celebrate our 60th anniversary and all that has been achieved over six decades. We are looking ahead to the next chapter of the Fellowship with an appeal to raise funds for a new grant programme, The Activate Fund. This Fund will support Fellows to translate their global learning into UK impact.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date
Friday 10th October 2025
Preliminary interviews
Monday 27th October 2025
Final Panel interviews
Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th November 2025