Chief Executive

Job title: Chief Executive

Organisation: ILPA

Contract Type: 5 days per week/ permanent

Salary: Market rate

Location: Hybrid (London, Remote)

Application Deadline: 9.00am, Monday 10 August 2026

Overview

The Chief Executive is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, management, and sustainability of ILPA. They will:

• Develop and deliver ILPA’s organisational and project strategies with the Committee of Trustees.
• Lead and support the staff team, fostering a values-based, high-performing culture.
• Oversee ILPA’s day-to-day operations and financial sustainability.
• Ensure accountability to and engagement with ILPA’s members.
• Support the Committee of Trustees in fulfilling its governance responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with theDirector ofPolicy and Advocacy and their legal teamto improve immigration, asylum, and nationality law, policy, and practice.

How to apply

Toapply, please submit a CV and supporting statement that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification via the button below. Please include your interest and motivation in applying for this position.

Applications from individuals only – no agencies. Please do not use artificial intelligence in writing your supporting statement.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

ILPA is committed to promoting equality and diversity. To help us raise awareness and support a culture that is diverse and recognises and develops the potential of all, we need to appreciate the profileof candidates who apply forpositions. We would therefore be most grateful if you would complete theequality monitoring survey and return with your application. This information will be treated confidentially and anonymously. The information provided does not form part of the decision-making process and will not affect your application.

For more information about this role and detailed specifications, please see the job pack attached.

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