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Chief Executive - READ International , United Kingdom

READ International has undergone significant change to consolidate its position from a student-led initiative to a professional charity supported by leading interantional organisations. As it continues this journey and responds to the significant changes in its ‘market place’, the Board is seeking a CEO to lead READ International’s further evolution and growth.

This post requires someone who has sound experience of leading and managing a small to medium sized organisation in the UK and/or internationally, experience of generating and growing income streams, excellent people skills, a strong grasp of finance management, and is an astute and confident networker.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification (no longer than 2 A4 sides) to

Martin Farrell (Chair) at recruitment@readinternational.org.uk.

For more information about the role please contact Hannah Mitchell, current Chief Executive,

Hannah.Mitchell@readinternational.org.uk or (020) 3031 9116. The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 3rd September. Applications should be sent via email.

IMPORTANT: Shortlisted applicants must be available for an interview on 11th September. There will also be a second round of interviews on Friday 21st September. We will appoint to this post no later than Monday 24th September subject to satisfactory references.

Please note that the start date is negotiable depending on the successful candidate; however the Board hopes the

successful candidate will be able to start before our current CEO Hannah Mitchell leaves on 26th October.