Jobs with Children for Health
Location:
Remote/flexible
Reports to:
Board of Trustees
Pending Salary:
We would aim for £35,000 per annum year 1 (part-time, pro rata from £70,000 FTE).
Shorlisted candidates will have ideas on funding and a funding network. Our current Director works on a consulting contract basis and her remuneration is linked to our income.
Start date:
Ideally early 2026, with a transition period from late 2025
Contract:
Part-time, flexible
About Children for Health
Children for Health is an internationally respected NGO focused on child participation in health education. It is built upon the work of Child to Child which was founded in 1979. The founder of CfH worked with CtC for 7 years.
We equip children worldwide to become effective health ambassadors – sharing life-saving knowledge with peers, families, and in their communities. Our materials are widely used in schools, health campaigns, and community programmes across Africa, Asia, and beyond.
We have built a respected brand rooted in the ethos of participation, equity, and education, and we now seek a new CEO to lead the next chapter.
The Opportunity
This is a unique leadership opportunity to take forward a global initiative with a strong foundation and proven impact. The new CEO will:
- Maintain the heart of our mission – high-quality participatory health education.
- Strengthen our delivery mechanisms and expand our global reach.
- Develop a sustainable funding base through strategic partnerships, donor engagement, and network-led fundraising.
- Cultivate and coordinate a global self-financing network of advocates and country-level champions.
You’ll be working alongside Clare Hanbury, the founder, in a supportive handover period and collaborating with a committed board and active network of partners.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead Children for Health through its next growth phase, evolving its model while staying true to its ethos.
- Implement and refine the 2025–2026 strategy with a focus on network development, visibility, and content promotion.
- Position and sustain Children for Health as a thought leader in participatory child health education globally.
Network and Partnerships
- Cultivate a global, self-sustaining network of country-level representatives and champions.
- Build relationships with NGOs, funders, governments, and educators in priority regions.
- Represent the organisation externally and build brand visibility.
Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation
- Lead fundraising strategy including diaspora engagement, grant applications, and crowd-funding.
- Work closely with trustees to access funding networks and leverage existing relationships.
- Develop unrestricted income via campaigns like our Box for Health campaign and animated content pitches.
Organisational Oversight
- Oversee programme delivery and impact monitoring.
- Guide communications, including digital storytelling, social media and reports.
- Manage part-time staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- Report to and collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven leadership in the international development and/or education sector.
- Excellent communicator, comfortable with digital platforms and social media.
- Track record in fundraising from trusts, foundations, or high-net-worth individuals.
- Strategic thinker with strong project and financial management skills.
- Experience working across cultures and continents.
Desirable
- Understanding of participatory approaches in education, health, or development.
- Commitment to child rights, equity and education.
- Experience building or managing international networks or federated structures.
- Connections within diaspora communities, especially African or South Asian.
- Familiarity with open-source content, digital campaigns, or low-tech delivery models.
- Understanding of legacy-led organisations and founder transitions.
What We Offer
- A flexible, part-time leadership role with global reach.
- Supportive, experienced Board and outgoing founder.
- A trusted, respected brand and high-quality existing resources.
- Scope to shape the organisation’s future and define its next chapter.
To Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to:
clare@childrenforhealth.org
Deadline: September 30th 2025