Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) has an opening for a new chief executive officer, to be based in London.

CSAN is the official domestic social action agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

Inspired by the life and example of Jesus Christ, CSAN animates and coordinates a network of Caritas dioceses and member charities to help poor, vulnerable and marginalised people find their voice and to enable them to improve their lives.

It works in collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales and as part of the Caritas Internationalis confederation.

The CEO will lead the next stage of development and delivery of the work of the agency and to lead a small national office team.

The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic* committed to improving the circumstances of those from all faiths and none who are in poverty, excluded or unjustly treated, together with a demonstrable commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and to the vision, mission and strategic direction of CSAN.

For an application pack, email Isabella George at recruitment@csan.org.uk. The closing date for applications is November 19 and interview will be held in the week commencing November 30 (initial) and week commencing December 2020 7 (final).

The is an indefinite, full-time and the salary is £60,000 or pro rata.

*This is an occupational requirement for the role.