At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to shape strategy and grow community projects.
- Company: Friendly charity making a real difference in Burntwood.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and to bring innovative ideas to life.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while leading a well-loved local charity.
- Qualifications: Confident leader with a passion for community service and strong communication skills.
Spark is looking for an inspiring CEO to help lead our next chapter. This is a part-time (20–24 hours), hands-on leadership role where you’ll work closely with staff, volunteers and trustees to shape strategy, grow projects, and strengthen community impact.
If you are:
- A confident, values-driven leader
- Passionate about supporting communities and families
- Skilled at building partnerships and driving change
we’d love to hear from you. Spark is a friendly, community-focused charity making a real difference through the provision of services to families and residents across Burntwood.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, people-focused leadership role where you’ll work closely with a supportive team of staff, volunteers, and trustees. You’ll oversee key projects including:
- National Lottery Bright Beginnings Grow & Thrive (family support)
- Lichfield District Council Community Connections (support for residents)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Demonstrating vision, energy and enthusiasm
- Leading and supporting a committed team of staff and volunteers
- Working alongside trustees to shape strategy and direction
- Developing and growing community projects
- Building strong partnerships locally
- Overseeing funding, budgets and sustainability
- Ensuring services genuinely meet local needs
About You
- A confident and supportive leader
- A passion for provision of quality services to children and families
- Capacity for reflective practice and managing change
- Passionate about community work and making a difference
- Great communicator who enjoys working with people
- Organised and able to manage a varied workload
- Calm, flexible and solution-focused
What You’ll Get
- A supportive and welcoming team of staff, volunteers and trustees
- Flexibility and a good work-life balance (20-24 hours negotiable dependent on candidate and skills - typically between Mon–Fri, 9–3)
- The chance to shape and grow a well-loved and respected award-winning local charity
- Lots of opportunity to bring ideas, develop projects, and enjoy a rewarding role whilst doing meaningful work that makes a difference
- Annual leave entitlement includes four weeks of flexible leave, to be taken at times agreed to suit your needs and service requirements, plus three additional periods of organisational closure (Christmas, Easter and a summer closure week), providing a total leave entitlement of at least six weeks per year.
- Wellbeing activities and focus
- Family friendly employer
Key Details
- Location: Burntwood (with some home working and local travel)
- Hours: Part-time, all year round (not term-time only)
- Reporting to: Board of Trustees
- Hours: 20-24 hours per week. Dependent on candidate and experience. Job share/additional hours may be available.
- Salary: 37.5hr week FTE £40,775 equivalent to £20.91 an hr
- Contract: Permanent. The role is currently supported by National Lottery funding for an initial period of 3.5 years, with the CEO role being key in leading the organisation’s long-term sustainability and growth.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, protected characteristics, or personal circumstances. We will use your personal data for recruitment purposes only, in line with UK GDPR.
The deadline is 5pm 3rd July 2026.
Chief Executive Officer employer: Spark (Burntwood) CIO
Spark is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and welcoming environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the community of Burntwood. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible hours, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, you'll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team while shaping the future of a well-respected charity. Join us to develop innovative projects and enjoy a rewarding role that truly makes a difference in the lives of families and residents.
