Featured Chief Executive Officer Rehab Chief Executive Officer Monday 08 September 2025 Remote ...

Closing date: Monday 08 September 2025
Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel
Hours: Part-time 2 days a week (flexible hours)
Salary: £40,000 (pro rata) depending on experience
Contract: Initial 24-month contract with review
Interview date: TBC

Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network (RWPN) is seeking a part-time Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the profession, strengthen RWPN's voice across the sector, and ensure long-term sustainability as a PSA-accredited professional body. The CEO will work closely with the Management Committee to provide strategic leadership, drive funding and stakeholder engagement, and oversee governance, communications, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a 12-month operational plan aligned with RWPN's strategic goals, ensuring the organisation remains responsive to the needs of its members and the wider sector.
• External Representation: Act as the public face of RWPN, representing the organisation with key partners such as Guide Dogs, RNIB, Visionary, and the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
• Financial Oversight: Lead on financial planning, reporting, and sustainability, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and exploring new income streams.
• Governance and Compliance: Support the Management Committee in fulfilling its governance responsibilities, including risk management, policy development, and compliance with PSA accreditation standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with members, partners, and sector stakeholders to enhance RWPN's influence and visibility.
• Communications and Advocacy: Lead on internal and external communications, including member engagement, public advocacy, and promotion of RWPN's mission and values.
• Professional Development, Membership Support and Policy: Oversee the development of RWPN's membership offer, continuing professional development (CPD) framework, and contributions to policy and practice in the field of vision impairment rehabilitation and habilitation.

About RWPN:

RWPN is seeking a part-time Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the profession, strengthen RWPN's voice across the sector, and ensure long-term sustainability as a PSA-accredited professional body. The CEO will work closely with the Management Committee to provide strategic leadership, drive funding and stakeholder engagement, and oversee governance, communications, and policy development.

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