Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone

We are an organisation with a vision to create substantive large-scale change in a different way and are seeking an outstanding Chief Executive to lead the organisation and drive the delivery of Practical Action’s vision and strategy into the future.  Reporting to the Chair and the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive leads a Senior Leadership Team and will have ultimate responsibility for over 700 staff around the globe and the sustainable generation and growth of our impact and long-term sustainability.

The Chief Executive should bring leadership experience with proven track record in multi-function commercial and not-for-profit companies. You should be a true “internationalist” with significant professional or lived experience of the global south. She/he must be a visionary and exceptional leader who is an excellent and inspiring communicator for varied audiences, with the following attributes:

• An experienced senior leader, preferably within an organisation operating with a number of different sectors.
• Deep understanding of the drivers for human and economic development.
• An excellent strategic thinker with the ability to think in an interdisciplinary way and make clear, transparent decisions.
• A trusted relationship builder with the ability to forge consensus.
• A highly ethical person with integrity; a clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Deeply held personal values that align with Practical Action’s purpose and values.

About us

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique challenge to play an important role in the transition to a more inclusive sustainable world and to lead an organisation at a critical time of change and development.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description quoting reference 5057. The deadline for applications is 9am BST Monday 26th April 2021.

The salary for the role is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment and the role is based in Rugby, UK. We are looking to fill the vacancy in the latter half of 2021 and first round interviews are tentatively scheduled for Mid-May while second round interviews are scheduled for early June.

While we welcome candidates of all nationalities and from all locations, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, either by having UK nationality or be viable for a successful UK work permit application. They must be fluent in English and will undergo a mandatory basic DBS check, PEP compliance screening and training in safeguarding.

Additional Information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action operates in accordance with its policies for DEI, https://dc13acdbed8b8361ed10.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Statement-on-Diverity-and-Inclusion.pdf, Transparency and Open Information, Conduct and Safeguarding, Public and Private Engagements, and Gender.

Data protection

Practical Action are committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters and stakeholders. We act in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). This is reflected in our website terms and conditions, and Privacy Policy, which together explain how we collect, manage, use and protect personal information.

Protecting your personal data is of the upmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy-policy/ .