Chief Operating Officer
National Children's Bureau
Hybrid with regular attendance in London office
£90,820 per annum
Since 1963, the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been at the forefront of campaigning for every child’s right to a safe, secure and supported childhood. We are a dynamic and multifaceted organisation, working on a broad range of issues that affect the lives of millions of children and young people across the UK.
We champion children’s rights by using evidence and expertise to influence government policy and support the professionals who work with children — with a particular focus on those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged. We bring people and organisations together to drive systemic change and deliver a better childhood for all.
THE ROLE
As our Chief Operating Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the well-established and trusted Strategic Leadership Team helping us to achieve our strategic goals. Leading our Corporate Services directorate, you will ensure we have the robust, agile and inclusive systems, processes and people needed to deliver our mission. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, complementing and supporting her, and work closely with our trustees, to ensure we remain a high-performing, modern and respected organisation that delivers quality and impact at every level.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our leadership team through this appointment. We know that diverse leadership brings better decisions, stronger teams, and richer insight into the communities we serve. We want our senior leadership team to reflect the full breadth of talent and lived experience in our society — and we warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in charity leadership roles, especially people from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of the issues we work on.
How 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).
- Respond to the following key questions, to illustrate your experience and expertise
- Describe how you have driven change across an organisation’s systems, policies, culture, and practices.
- How have you led organisational approaches to risk management and assurance?
- What is your approach to developing and delivering a financial strategy within an organisation?
Closing date
Friday 6th June 2025
Preliminary interviews
w/c 16th June and w/c 23rd June 2025
NCB two-stage, final interviews
Tuesday 1st July and final round Monday 7th July 2025