Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Gendered Intelligence is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally respected, trans-led organisation with real influence on policy, professional practice and the lives of trans, non-binary and gender exploring people across the UK.
The next Chief Executive will inherit strong foundations: an experienced and committed team of just under 40 people, a distinctive and trusted public profile, and a range of services that reach communities, professionals and institutions across the country. With income of around £1.5–2m, the next Chief Executive will lead the organisation through its next phase of development at a time when that leadership matters enormously.
The role offers the chance to shape strategic direction, open new partnerships and income streams, and contribute to national conversations on trans equality and human rights, while working alongside people who are deeply committed to the mission and to each other.
We are looking for someone who combines strategic clarity with operational grounding, who leads with calm and consistency, and who understands both the privilege and the responsibility of this role. We will be honest with candidates about what the role involves, and we expect the same in return.
Full details of the role can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
Job Overview
- Contract type: Permanent
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Salary: £71,069 pa (NJC-based scale)
- Location: London office (near Bethnal Green); mostly home-based, with regular office presence
- Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Direct Reports: Director of Services, Director of Operations
The Role
The Chief Executive is accountable to the Chair and Board of Trustees and holds overall responsibility for the strategic leadership, operational management and external representation of Gendered Intelligence. The role carries board-level accountability for organisational performance, financial sustainability, risk and statutory compliance, and line management of the Director of Services and Director of Operations.
The full job description and person specification can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
Recruitment Process & Timeline
We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible. If you have any requirements, or would like to discuss the role informally before applying, please email: recruitment@genderedintelligence.co.uk. We can arrange for a call with one of our Trustees or senior leaders who is not involved in the selection process.
To apply, please send us:
- your CV (no more than 2-3 pages); and
- a personal statement setting out how you meet the requirements in the person specification. As a guide, this should be between two to four pages.
Please can you send these documents as Word documents. This will allow us to anonymise the applications before shortlisting.
Please send your application to recruitment@genderedintelligence.co.uk
We understand that AI is used by many people in productive ways. However we are keen to hear your authentic voice in this process, and learn if you are the right candidate for this position. Therefore we would strongly encourage you to limit your use of AI during this application process.
- Deadline for submission of applications: 9am on Monday 28th September 2026
- Shortlisted applicants will be informed by: Monday 5th October 2026
- Interviews will take place on Thursday 15th October 2026. If you are not available on this day please let us know this when you apply. Interviews will take place in our London offices, in Bethnal Green.
All job offers are made subject to references.
The process will include a panel interview with representation from Trustees, senior managers and stakeholders, and a separate staff panel and service users panel. We will confirm the full timetable and any further details with shortlisted candidates.