Executive Director of Strategy

Radix Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is seeking an Executive Director of Strategy to lead the implementation of their new strategy and provide strategic insights to support their mission. This hybrid role offers flexibility, requiring 2 days a week on-site in Greater London. The successful candidate will oversee key operations and collaborate across the organization to enhance service delivery. The position emphasizes building inclusive practices and engaging with senior volunteers to drive forward-thinking organizational change.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic insights and implementation.
• Proven leadership skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to develop data insights and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the advancement and implementation of the new strategy.
• Oversee teams for People and Culture, Resolutions, and Governance.
• Collaborate with Counties, Districts, and local Scout Groups.

Job description

Scouts is one of the UK’s best‑known and best‑loved charities, helping over 450,000 young people each week gain skills for life through adventure and teamwork. Supported by 140,000 volunteers, we build confidence, compassion and courage that last a lifetime.

We’re entering an exciting new chapter with a bold strategy to reach more young people and empower them to lead change in their communities.

Scouts

Executive Director of Strategy

Salary – c. £115.000

Hybrid – 2 days per week at Gilwell Park, Chingford E4 and home‑working

The Executive Director of Strategy will be central to this next chapter and will be the staff lead for the advancement and implementation of the new Strategy. You’ll provide strategic insight and positively impact the wider mission of Scouts by developing and rolling out our renewed approaches to business planning, risk management and assurance, data insights and governance, and you’ll oversee the People and Culture, Resolutions (complaints) and Governance teams.

You’ll also work across our federated structure of Counties, Districts and 7,000 local Scout Groups, and play a key role in ensuring that the national team provides valuable and high‑quality services to support Scouts locally.

You’ll join a collaborative Executive Leadership Team and play a key role in our shared leadership approach with senior volunteers. Together, we’re building a more inclusive and forward‑looking organisation - one that reflects the diversity and dynamism of young people today.

To find out more and apply for the role, please visit: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/executive-director-of-strategy/

Closing date: Sunday 15th February

Preliminary interviews: w/c 23rd February

Final Panel interviews: w/c 9th and 16th March