Interim CEO For International Development Charity

We are seeking a proactive, organised and faith-driven leader to provide maternity cover as CEO of our small international Christian charity (lrcharity.org). This pivotal role begins in September 2025 and requires strong financial expertise, strategic leadership, and a heart for serving God through impactful ministry.

Essential Characteristics:

• Commitment to Christian faith with the ability to integrate and demonstrate its influence in a professional setting
• Strong financial management skills
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strategic thinker with fundraising and donor relations experience
• Strong understanding of international relations and their impact on fundraising, publicity, and international project management

Position Details:

• This is a fixed term contract for ten months, with possibility for an extension. Job to begin first week of September 2025, if not before.
• Hours: 22.5 to 30 hours per week, worked over a minimum of three working days. Your schedule will include the office’s core hours of 09:30 to 14:00, with exact working hours to be agreed based on workload and discussed further at interview.
• Location: Primarily based in our Nottingham office, with a limited hybrid working option. A minimum of two days per week must be worked on-site, and sometimes the nature of tasks requires more hours to be worked at the office.
• Salary: £37,000 pro-rata.
• Additional Hours: This role requires occasional work outside of regular hours, including a minimum of four Saturday mornings per year.
• Travel: Due to the office’s location and occasional travel requirements, access to a car is essential.

The role covers, but is not limited to the following…

Financial Management:

• Work with the Bookkeeper to analyse finances and maintain budget control
• Manage charity accounts, payments, and Gift Aid submissions
• Support payroll processing and financial reporting
• Prepare year-end accounts and audits

Fundraising & Publicity:

• Oversee marketing, fundraising campaigns, and donor communications
• Ensure brand consistency and compliance in publicity materials
• Manage fundraising strategies and donor engagement

Leadership and Operations:

• Line manage and offer training to UK team of three (Bookkeeper, Media & Marketing, Office & Accounts Administrator) and occasional volunteers
• Oversee staff scheduling, leave, and performance appraisals
• Lead team meetings, prayer sessions, and donor events

Russian Projects and Donor Relations

• Coordinate communications with Russian partners
• Oversee fund distribution and project funding requests
• Manage supporter engagement and correspondence