CEO - Basingstoke Counselling Service

Charisma Charity Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Basingstoke is seeking a part-time CEO to lead operational delivery and ensure targets are met. The successful candidate will have a strong background in health and social care, with proven financial management skills and experience in developing business plans. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community by enhancing the counselling services provided by the organization.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within health or social care.
• Ability to engage and build confidence with diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in financial management and P&L accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery and ensure targets are met.
• Work with the Board to develop medium- and long-term strategies.
• Grow the service during periods of sustained growth.

Skills

Managing a small highly motivated group

Experience in health and social care or wider mental health

Engagement skills

Development and implementation of business plans

Managing resources and budgets

Financial management skills

Job description

Overview

We are working in partnership with Basingstoke Counselling Service (BCS), a registered charity, who are a highly regarded training providers and counselling service. Their aim is to provide affordable counselling and training services to the community of Basingstoke and the wider areas of Hampshire. They offer one-to-one and couples counselling for adults, via a team of counsellors who provide a professional and affordable service. Their counsellors are supervised and practise within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. They also provide a range of training courses for those interested in supporting others with mental health difficulties and have a long heritage of running highly regarded courses from one-day CPD workshops through to a three-year BACP Accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.

Responsibilities

The Board of Trustees are seeking a new CEO to lead and be accountable for all aspects of operational delivery, ensuring that targets are met while enabling the Board of Trustees to fulfil its strategic and governance responsibilities. Working with the Board to review the medium- and longer-term strategy for the organisation to continue to deliver high-quality services to their users and to develop and grow the service during this time of sustained growth.

Required experience and skills

• Successfully managing a small highly motivated group.
• Experience ideally in health and social care, counselling, or wider mental health.
• Solid engagement skills with the ability to build confidence across a wide range of stakeholders quickly.
• Proven expertise in the development and implementation of business plans to capitalise on opportunities.
• Experience of effectively managing resources and budgets.
• Proven financial management skills, with previous P&L accountability.

How to apply

Applications should include your CV and supporting statement.

Equality, diversity and rights

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Hours

Part-time 3 or 4 days a week

Closing date: 12 October 2025
First interview date: w/c 27 October 2025
Please note: Charisma interviews must be completed by 16 October, prior to shortlisting