DFN Project SEARCH

We are one of the UK’s most innovative and impact driven charities working with young people with special needs. We believe in working in partnership with businesses, local authorities, colleges and schools, young people and their carers to drive the change we want to see. 70% of our graduates transition to employment and 60% of them move into non-seasonal paid employment of more than 16 hours per week. This is compared to the UK average of 4.8% for people with a learning disability, autism spectrum condition, or both, in employment at any time.

Currently only 1 in 22 young people who is eligible to work with us gets the chance to do so. We have supported about 2,100 young people to date. Our ambitions are bold; by 2033 we want to support 20,000 young people into full time paid jobs. We are building a movement of people and organisations who share our purpose and want to change the status quo for young people with learning disabilities.

We are looking for our next CEO to lead and deliver these ambitions. The young people we serve and the challenges they face are all unique and we are looking for a leader who will celebrate and nurture this diversity. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate who has senior executive level experience in the charitable, public or business sector to join a growing charity which is delivering proven impact through the power of collaboration.

We are looking for someone with a track record of strategic leadership and teamwork, who can grow organisations, secure support for our work and influence policy makers. If you are committed to and passionate about using the power of collaboration to make sure that all young people with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition, or both, can secure high quality, paid employment and lead fulfilling lives, we want to hear from you.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to DFN Project SEARCH on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference RBPSA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday 10 May.