Job Description
The Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) exists to change the trajectory of one of the UK's most urgent and underestimated public health challenges. As the only national charity dedicated solely to osteoporosis and bone health, it operates at the intersection of science, policy and public life, working across all four nations to prevent fractures, improve diagnosis and support people to live well with the condition. In recent years, the organisation has transformed its profile and reach. Income has grown to £6.5m, public engagement has accelerated through national media partnerships and digital services, and the ROS has secured significant policy commitments on early diagnosis and fracture prevention. Demand for its leadership has never been greater.
Against this backdrop, the ROS is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide clear strategic direction while acting as the charity's most visible and persuasive advocate. This is not a role defined by internal stewardship alone. The CEO will work at the highest levels of government and the NHS to ensure osteoporosis is no longer overlooked, converting political intent into tangible change on the ground. Alongside developing and delivering a new strategy, they will grow the organisation's influence, deepen public engagement and unlock the income and partnerships required to match ambition with scale. They will bring coherence, pace and judgement to an organisation already moving decisively forward.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a strong record of organisational growth and delivery in complex environments. Comfortable working with Boards, they will combine strategic clarity with political awareness and sound judgement. They will be a confident communicator, able to command credibility with clinicians while making complex evidence resonate with the public and policymakers alike. Their leadership style will be inclusive, purposeful and values-led, building high-performing teams and sustaining a culture of integrity, focus and collaboration. Intellectually curious and outward-looking, they will recognise the potential of digital tools and emerging technologies to extend reach and impact, while safeguarding trust.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Royal Osteoporosis Society on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit using reference ABNXB. Alternatively email . Applications should be received by noon on Monday 15 June 2026.
