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Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Job details
Posting date: 06 January 2026
Salary: £40,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Fixed term (initially 1 year)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 January 2026
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: developmentplus
Job type: Temporary
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Summary

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £40K per annum
Contract Type: Full Time - Fixed Term (Initially for 1 year)
Report to: CEO

Role Purpose

The Deputy CEO will play a critical leadership role in supporting the Chief Executive Officer in delivering the charity’s mission, strategy, and operational effectiveness. This role will provide strategic oversight, drive organisational performance, and ensure the charity maintains high standards of governance, impact, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
• Support the CEO in developing and implementing the charity’s strategic plan
and Social Enterprise sustainability plan.
• Lead cross-organisational initiatives and change programmes.
• Represent the charity externally with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Deputise for the CEO in their absence, including attending board meetings and public engagements.

Operational Oversight
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensurin