About the Organisation Our partner is a pioneering organisation dedicated to building inclusive, high-quality education systems for children and communities across India. They are looking for a Deputy CEO who will partner closely with their Founder/CEO to strengthen operations, academic delivery, and fundraising - while ensuring their work stays rooted in feminist and inclusive values. Role Overview The Deputy CEO will serve as second-in-command, providing strategic and operational leadership across the organization's diverse programmes. This role demands a leader with classroom credibility, large-scale operational experience, and strong fundraising acumen. They will directly oversee programme quality, staff performance, fundraising strategy, and stakeholder engagement while representing the organization with donors, government, and partners. This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring a long-term commitment of 5+ years. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Executive Support Act as Deputy to the Founder/CEO, driving both operational and academic excellence.



Support the CEO in setting and executing organizational strategy to achieve their mission and long-term goals. Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing operational and policy-level support, and deputizing in the CEOs absence when required. Drive innovation and ensure scalability and sustainability of programs. Team Leadership & Culture Manage, mentor, and inspire large, cross-functional teams while building internal capacity for leadership and innovation. Oversee programme delivery, staff performance, budgets, and systems that enable scale (350-600 staff). Strengthen institutional capacity, build leadership pipelines, and foster a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, and high performance. Coach and mentor senior staff to build a robust pipeline of future leaders. Model inclusive, feminist, and collaborative leadership. Programme & Quality Education Oversee the design and implementation of inno

📌 Deputy CEO (Kanpur)
🏢 Arthan
📍 Kanpur