Chief Executive

Chief Executive

Location: Big C’s Head Office, Centrum, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UG but with regular work across the organisation and travel to events from time-to-time.

Contract: Permanent/Full time

Hours of Work

35 hours per week, generally Monday to Friday with evening and weekend working as required.

Salary £73,000 - £80,000 (subject to skills and experience)

This is a rare opportunity to become the leader of a well-respected and much-loved local charity. The role requires a strong leader of people, someone with a wide corporate and commercial skill set, able to develop and implement robust strategic business/financial plans whilst also remaining in touch with the needs of local people affected by cancer.

As the key public face of the charity, the Chief Executive will promote Big C’s cause externally, building strategic partnerships that address internal and external issues and truly make a difference to individuals, families and communities.

Under the leadership of the Chair, governance and frameworks established with the Board of Trustees, and working with the Executive Team, the successful candidate will establish a compelling business plan, ensuring that everyone is engaged and motivated to achieve Big C’s mission, vision and charitable aims, through fostering innovation, managing the financial health of the charity.

Sustainability is essential both for the organisation and service users. This role is multifaceted and requires the highest standards of personal and business ethics, commercial thinking and innovation to drive our charity forward. The Chief Executive will be pivotal in maximising the benefits Big C brings, whilst being mindful of the current economic challenges.

About Big C

As a regional cancer charity, Big C is here to support anyone in Norfolk and surrounding counties affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, their family and loved ones from diagnosis and treatment through to life beyond cancer.

Big C has raised over £45 million to fund its growing services, £25 million in the past nine years alone.

The charity greatly benefits from the donations raised by its loyal community supporters, local businesses, legacies and grants from community funds and trusts. Income is also generated via 11 charity shops across the region.

Big C is proud to invest in ground-breaking projects at Norwich Research Park. Carried out by leading scientists in their field, the research is making a local, national and international difference in the fight against cancer, now and in the future.

Why choose Big C?

As an employer, Big C is passionately engaged in its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and has been awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region twice. We are proud to be able to offer a supportive working environment with a focus on employee wellbeing and recognition of the importance of a good work/life balance.

Our head office is ideally situated within Centrum and provides a bright, modern, welcoming and accessible working environment.

Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values and have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Subject to eligibility/scheme rules, benefits include:

· 5% employer pension contribution

· 35 days holiday per annum, inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 5 years.

· Company sick pay

· Life assurance

· Health cash plan

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment Process

· The application deadline is Sunday 1 September 2024

· Interviews/assessment day is scheduled for Tuesday 17 September 2024

· Interview location: Big C, Centrum, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7UG

An application pack which includes the job description is available by clicking the 'apply' button.

To apply, please complete the online application. Please attach your CV, which should be no longer than three pages, along with a cover letter that highlights how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this challenging role. Within this, please briefly explain why you are interested in the position of Big C’s Chief Executive.

Please also contact Caroline if you need assistance with alternative formats for your application.