Opportunity

This is a unique leadership opportunity to take forward a global initiative with a strong foundation and proven impact. The new CEO will:

Maintain the heart of our mission—high-quality participatory health education.
Strengthen our delivery mechanisms and expand our global reach.
Develop a sustainable funding base through strategic partnerships, donor engagement, and network-led fundraising.
Cultivate and coordinate a global self-financing network of advocates and country-level champions.
You’ll be working alongside Clare Hanbury, the founder, in a supportive handover period and collaborating with a committed board and active network of partners.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Lead Children for Health through its next growth phase, evolving its model while staying true to its ethos.
Implement and refine the 2026–2027 strategy with a focus on network development, visibility, and content promotion.
Position and sustain Children for Health as a thought leader in participatory child health education globally.

Network and Partnerships

Cultivate a global, self-sustaining network of country-level representatives and champions.
Build relationships with NGOs, funders, governments, and educators in priority regions.
Represent the organisation externally and build brand visibility.

Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation

Lead fundraising strategy including diaspora engagement, grant applications, and crowd-funding.
Work closely with trustees to access funding networks and leverage existing relationships.
Raise income via campaigns like our Box for Health campaign and animated content pitches.

Organisational Oversight

Oversee programme delivery and impact monitoring.
Guide communications, including digital storytelling, social media and reports.
Manage part-time staff, contractors, and volunteers.
Report to and collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification

Essential

Proven leadership in the international development or education sector.
Excellent communicator, comfortable with digital platforms and social media.
Track record in fundraising from trusts, foundations, or high-net-worth individuals.
Strategic thinker with strong project and financial management skills.
Experience working across cultures and continents.

Desirable

Understanding of participatory approaches in education, health, or development.
Commitment to child rights, equity and education.
Experience building or managing international networks or federated structures.
Connections within diaspora communities, especially African or South Asian.
Familiarity with open-source content, digital campaigns, or low-tech delivery models.
Understanding of legacy-led organisations and founder transitions.

What We Offer

A flexible, part-time leadership role with global reach that can become full time.
A supportive, experienced Board and outgoing founder.
A trusted, respected brand and high-quality existing resources.
Scope to shape the organisation’s future and define its next chapter.

To Apply

Please answer the specified questions and if you meet our criteria, send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to:

📧 clare@childrenforhealth.org

📅 Deadline: September 30th 2025

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