Job Description

About KidsAid

KidsAid supports children and young people facing trauma or challenging life circumstances. Through creative therapies and trauma-informed support, we help children heal, build resilience, and thrive.

We are entering an exciting new chapter: with a proven model, strong foundations, and growing demand for our services, we're ready to scale our impact - and we're seeking a strategic, values-led leader to help shape and drive that journey.

The Role

As

Growth & Partnerships Lead

, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading strategic growth initiatives and external relations. You'll work closely with the CEO to position KidsAid for long-term sustainability while ensuring our mission and values remain central.

This role also provides a unique pathway for professional growth, with potential progression into a

Deputy CEO

position as your leadership within the organisation expands.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement strategic plans to support sustainable growth.

Collaborate with the CEO to shape organisational direction.

Identify and respond to regional and thematic opportunities and challenges.

Champion cross-organisational alignment and collaboration.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Represent KidsAid externally with credibility and influence.

Forge innovative partnerships to expand reach and deepen impact.

Represent KidsAid at events, forums, and in the media.

Organisational Growth

Drive expansion into new regions and service areas.

Identify new models and structures to enable scale and effectiveness.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and support direct reports.

Foster strong cross-functional relationships and an inclusive, mission-driven leadership culture.

Serve as a public face for the CEO, delivering speeches and engaging stakeholders.

Innovation & Impact

Use data and evidence to inform decisions and communicate impact.

Identify new approaches to scale and enhance effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

Senior leadership experience in a scaling organisation.

Independent and driven, self-motivated, and confident in making decisions, able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Collaborative, authentic, and inclusive leadership style.

Strong communication skills across diverse audiences.

Commitment to children, mental health, and social impact.

Proven ability to build high-impact partnerships.

Strategic and creative thinker with a results-driven approach.

Ability to prepare and present clear, concise reports to senior leadership, subcommittees, and boards.

Experience in or understanding of charity, health, education, or social care sectors.

Desirable: understanding of funding landscapes, experience with cross-sector partnerships, board reporting experience, and data-led decision-making.

Why Join KidsAid?

A senior leadership role with significant scope and visibility.

A unique opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing, high-impact organisation.

Opportunity for growth, development, and mentoring within a high-performing team.

Supportive, kind, and mission-driven team culture.

Flexible, supportive working environment.

When you join the KidsAid Foundation, you're getting more than just a career: you're gaining a unique opportunity to be part of positive change in young people's lives. You will be working with a team of passionate people who truly care about the mental health and well-being of young people and want to make a lasting difference for families across the Midlands.

Being part of such a small (but growing!) team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role.

We offer:

Generous annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.

Remote working.

Salary: 36,000 per annum.

Full-time permanent role (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) with occasional evenings or weekends as required.

Travel allowance for work outside Northamptonshire.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter detailing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and requirements to:

info@kidsaid.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northampton NN5 5LD

Application deadline: 30/09/2025