Chief Executive Officer

Paddington Development Trust (PDT) is excited to be recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer.

At PDT, our mission is to empower and support our community in shaping its future, under-pinned by social justice for all. This mission is evident in the wide range of projects we deliver, focusing on four main areas: Community Health and Well-Being, Culture and Heritage, Climate Action, and Skills, Training, and Employment.

The CEO will take the lead within the organisation to ensure the mission remains front and centre, guiding PDT’s approach and activities and ultimately making the mission a reality. They will have a growth mindset to enable them to take forward and develop PDT’s work.

The CEO will be able to work with the experienced Senior Management Team and Deputy Chief Executives, to map out our vision for the future, expand and diversify our funding and income streams, broker new strategic partnerships and build on existing relationships, particularly within Westminster City Council and the new Government.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 p.a.

Location: The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London W2 5ES

Contract: Permanent, full time

Benefits: company pension scheme; cycle to work scheme; travel to work loan scheme

How to apply:

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at nick.shanks@harrishill.co.uk

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 24th February 2025

PDT is a culturally diverse and inclusive organisation who serve a diverse community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to different ethnicities, faiths, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, neurodivergence, and abilities.