Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 
Organisation: 21 Together 
Location: Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid working available) 
Salary: From £48,561 FTE, dependent on experience  

Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term (flexible) 
Working Hours: Part-time or Fractional (minimum 3 days per week) 
Closing Date: 5th January 2026 

Interview Date: Early January 2026 

About 21 Together 

At 21 Together, we believe every person with Down’s syndrome has the right to live a happy, rich and fulfilling life. Based in Maidstone and working across Kent, we support children and young people with Down’s syndrome, their families, and the professionals who work with them. 

We are a small but impactful charity looking for an inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead us through the next phase of our growth. 

The Role 

As CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership, oversee operations, and drive income generation to ensure our long-term sustainability. You’ll work closely with our committed Board of Trustees, lead a passionate team, and act as the public face of the organisation. 

We’re open to part-time or fractional working arrangements (minimum 3 days/week) to attract the right person. 

Key Responsibilities 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

An experienced leader with a strategic mindset

Financially astute, with a track record of managing budgets and securing income

A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagment skills

Committed to inclusion, learning and supporting vulnerable communities

Desirable: Experience or understanding of Down’s syndrome and/or learning disabilities.

What we offer

Flexible working (minimum 3 days a week)

Hybrid arrangements available

Supportive and values-led culture

Opportunity to make a meaningful, visible difference

Apply now

To apply, please submit your CV and your supporting statement (max 2 pages) outlining why you’re a great fit for this role to Alex Davies at: alex@21together.org.uk

You can also apply anonymously through Charity Jobs.

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026, 12 noon

Interview date: Early January 2026