Position: Chief Executive Officer 
Salary: £75,000–£95,000 per annum 
Location: Ockbrook, Derbyshire (with some UK travel) 
Contract: Permanent, Full-time 
Closing Date: Monday 14 July 2025 
Final Interviews: Thursday 18 September 2025 

About the Role 

Over The Wall Camp (OTWC) is a national children’s charity providing life-changing residential and online experiences for children with serious illness and their families. We’re at a pivotal moment in our journey as we prepare to open our new permanent camp and headquarters in Ockbrook, Derbyshire in 2026, a move that will double our reach and deepen our impact. 

As our next Chief Executive, you’ll lead the charity through this exciting period of transition and growth. Working closely with our dedicated board, senior leadership team, and growing supporter base, you’ll drive strategy, expand services, and increase income from voluntary, capital, and commercial streams. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of our Ockbrook capital development and future phases
• Build our new commercial offering to maximise use of our site
• Grow voluntary and major donor income alongside a strong fundraising team
• Inspire and lead a dedicated team of 40+ staff and 250 volunteers
• Act as a compelling ambassador for the organisation across the sector

About You

We’re looking for a confident, inclusive, and purpose-driven leader with:

• Proven senior leadership experience in the charity or mission-driven sector
• A strong track record in fundraising and income generation (including capital and commercial income)
• Experience of managing organisational change and strategic development
• Financial acumen and governance awareness at board level
• A deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families affected by serious illness

About Over The Wall Camp

OTWC has been supporting children with serious illness and their families for over 25 years. As the UK’s member of the global SeriousFun Children’s Network founded by actor Paul Newman, we deliver inclusive, and transformational camp experiences. With a new permanent home in Derbyshire, our future is full of promise.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented or marginalised groups.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Director of Programmes, Director of Fundraising, Director of Strategy, Charity Director, Executive Director, Head of Operations, Capital Projects Lead, Commercial Director, or Director of Business Development.

Apply

How to apply
We follow Safer Recruitment practices and require all candidates to complete an online application form, which is at the end of the appointment pack. Within the appointment pack, there are three questions we would like you to complete. Please also include an up-to-date CV showing your full career history, no longer than three pages. Please email all application forms to Sarah Loates.

Timescales

• The closing date for applications is Monday 14 July 2025.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of July.
• Initial screening telephone calls will take place during August/early September.
• The final interview and assessment process will be held on Thursday 18 September 2025. The assessment process will take place at our Ockbrook site (in Derbyshire).

Point of contact
Over The Wall Camp is working exclusively with Loates Recruitment to appoint the Chief Executive Officer role. All questions and application forms should be directed in the first instance to:

Sarah Loates
Sarah.Loates@Loates.net
01332 460 520