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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ARC

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ARC. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining and building strong and collaborative relationships with a diverse range of external and internal stakeholders including Virtual Schools, Local Authorities, Multi Academy Trusts, schools and other educational establishments, Social Care, Health partners, Violence Reduction Partnerships & Criminal Justice System professionals and other voluntary organisations, ensuring the development and enhancement of the Attachment Research Community.

We are at a pivotal crossroads for the charity, so you will have the opportunity to contribute and shape the direction ARC takes in the coming years, working with the dedicated Board of Trustees and the ARC team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader to make a real and lasting change to the lives of many, and to lead beyond the organisation and influence attachment and trauma informed practice and research to a national and international level.

Location

Hybrid/Midlands/National

Recruitment Start Date

28th September 2026

Closing Date

12th October 2026

Shortlisting Date

w/c 12th October 2026

Interview Date

w/c 19th October 2026

Contract

24 months (in the first instance)

Hours

3 days a week during school term time plus 23 days (140 in total)

Salary

£55,000 (140 days per annum) plus bonus

For informal discussion contact:

Andy Wright OBE – Chair Of ARC andrew@the-arc.org.uk

Tel: 07762 260 825

How To Apply

To formally apply for our role as Chief Executive Officer of ARC, please submit a CV and supporting statement that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position. The application should be sent to the Andrew Wright OBE, Chair of ARC at andrew@the-arc.org.uk

We wish to encourage applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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