Recruiting ITS First-ever Chief Executive Officer

This marks a significant milestone in ESCIF's development. As we continue to implement our 2024-2030 Strategy, we are looking for an enthusiastic and visionary individual to help grow our network, strengthen relationships with our members, develop partnerships and support the long-term sustainability of ESCIF. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the European spinal cord injury movement.

The role

• Home-based anywhere in Europe
• Approximately 14 hours per week
• Two-year fixed-term contract
• Salary: To be negotiated
• Regular travel across Europe

Working alongside the President, Board and Secretary, the successful candidate will help deliver ESCIF's strategy by:

• Building strong relationships with member organisations
• Developing partnerships with European institutions, NGOs, researchers and corporate partners
• Identifying funding opportunities
• Supporting the planning and delivery of projects and congresses
• Raising ESCIF's profile across Europe

We are looking for someone with excellent networking and communication skills, experience of partnership development, fundraising or European projects, and a passion for improving the lives of people with spinal cord injury.

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

• A CV
• A covering letter (maximum two pages)
• A personal SWOT analysis explaining how their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relate to the role

Applications: secretary@escif.org Closing date: 9:00am (CET), 21 September 2026

Please share this opportunity widely through your own networks. We would love to hear from candidates across Europe who are passionate about building a stronger future for the spinal cord injury community.

Lucy Robinson ESCIF President The European Spinal Cord Injury Federation www.escif.org