The Organisation:
Overcoming MS is the world’s leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity. They are unique in their whole person approach and practical evidence-based focus upon self-management of MS, formulated as a holistic program. 
The Overcoming MS program addresses those lifestyle factors that are shown to influence MS progression the most, such as diet, sedentary living, stress and a lack of vitamin D. They provide extensive tailored information and support to help those living with multiple sclerosis to make practical changes in their day-to-day lives. 

Tens of thousands of people across the world are following the Overcoming MS Program and now living healthier lives, relatively free of the usual problems associated with MS. 

For further information please visit their website: https://overcomingms.org/

The Role:
The pandemic and the subsequent downturn in the global economy has led to major challenges across healthcare systems with increasing clinical caseloads and many people newly diagnosed and living with MS feeling isolated and powerless. 

As the new Chief Executive, you will lead the charity through the next phase of their development, identifying their contribution to address many of these challenges. Working collaboratively with the Board, the President, staff team, volunteers, donors and Overcoming MS community you will identify the key strategic priorities for the charity, the partnerships and relationships together with the resources required to successfully deliver them. You will work strategically with key clinical and research leaders, Chief Executives of the other leading charities in the MS and Neurology space as well as opinion formers and policy leads. As the Chief Executive you will live the values of Overcoming MS – evidence based, empowering, community focussed, inclusive, collaborative and dynamic.

Person specification:
•    Demonstrable history of success and achievement in a leadership role, including contribution to the development and delivery of strategy, organisational change and financial/operational targets.

•    Experience in developing and driving the user journey, meeting service users ‘where they are.’

•    Strong team management experience, including building successful teams aligned with overall organisational vision and purpose.

•    Experience working with a board in a voluntary, public or private sector. The ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships with trustees/board members and promote good governance.

•    Experience or understanding of the health care and charitable sector would be highly desirable.

•    Effective operational management experience.

•    Strong understanding of philanthropic fundraising and diversity of income generation.

•    Experience leading an organisation through a period of growth and change, aiming high while securing organisational grounding to provide stability and continuity.

•    Delivering upon brand values and a brand promise with the end-users’ needs firmly in mind.

•    A passion for leading a purposeful organisation collaboratively

For a full role description and person specification, please download the Candidate Information Pack. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please ensure you provide:

•    A comprehensive CV, including your recent achievements, and the details of two referees.
•    A supporting statement, addressing your motivations for applying. This should be two sides of A4. 

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter (melissa.baxter@russam.co.uk / 07789 985229)

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th October 2022
Preliminary Interviews with Russam: 2nd and 3rd November 2022
Interviews with Overcoming MS: TBC

We look forward to receiving your application.