Deputy CEO

Anaphylaxis UK seeks our first Deputy CEO to join our remote team to play a pivotal role in translating our strategic vision into operational success, driving key programmes, enhancing organisational performance, and supporting income generation efforts.

We are the leading charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with serious allergies across the United Kingdom. For over 30 years, we have provided life-saving information, education, and advocacy to ensure better safety, inclusivity, and quality of life for those managing severe allergic conditions. As we continue to grow and expand, we are looking for an enterprising and innovative Deputy CEO to join us on our mission to create a safer, more inclusive future for those living with anaphylaxis.

As Deputy CEO, you will be a key leader in transforming our vision into action. Working closely with the CEO, you will focus on delivering strategic programmes and ensuring the charity’s day-to-day operations run smoothly. Your leadership will enable Anaphylaxis UK to reach new heights in both impact and growth.

Key details:
Job Title: Deputy CEO – Anaphylaxis UK
Location: Remote (with monthly in-person meetings in Farnborough, Hampshire)
Salary: circa £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing organisation, contributing to groundbreaking initiatives such as revamped training programmes, enhanced business outreach, and audit services for large businesses. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the allergy community, helping to reduce the anxiety faced by individuals managing allergies and working towards a more inclusive society.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Delivery: Translate our vision into clear, actionable operational plans, overseeing key programmes such as training, business outreach, and audit services.
2. Operational Leadership: Manage the charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient systems across HR, finance, and IT, while fostering a high-performing, collaborative remote team.
3. Income Generation: Drive the development of income-generating initiatives, including corporate partnerships, training products, and services targeted at major corporate clients.
4. Team & Project Management: Lead and motivate our remote team to deliver projects on time and within budget, managing external contractors and partners.
5. Collaboration & Representation: Support the CEO in representing Anaphylaxis UK to external stakeholders, including corporate clients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an innovative, empathetic, and entrepreneurial leader who can translate strategic vision into tangible delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, experience in leading remote teams, and a proven track record in driving operational success.

Key skills and experience include:

1. Proven senior leadership or management experience, ideally within a growing organisation.
2. Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver strategic goals with measurable outcomes.
3. Experience managing remote teams, with a focus on team building, motivation, and accountability.
4. A creative and visionary approach, with the ability to think big and generate income through training, products, and services targeted at corporate clients.
5. Empathy and emotional intelligence, able to inspire a diverse team and align people with organisational goals.

A background in the charity or non-profit sector and/or knowledge of allergy management or experience in healthcare-related fields are desirable but not essential.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 3rd February 2025

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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