CEO - Chief Executive Officer

Logic Resourcing Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional business organization in Stoke on Trent seeks a Chief Executive to lead strategic initiatives and foster relationships with local leaders. This role involves enhancing commercial growth, advocating for businesses, and providing strong financial stewardship. Ideal candidates will have a proven record in senior leadership and a passion for driving change within the community. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £120,000 plus pension and benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Pension

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong track record of leading change and driving growth in a senior leadership role.
• Experience modernising or transforming an organisation, respecting its heritage.
• Passion for Staffordshire and supporting SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Board's strategy and drive the Chamber's commercial growth.
• Build relationships with MPs, councils, and business leaders.
• Provide clear financial leadership, overseeing budgets.

Skills

Commercial sharpness

Strategic vision

Relationship building

Financial acumen

Job description

If you're looking for a strategic leadership role where your impact can be seen and felt across a whole county – supporting businesses, influencing policy and shaping long-term economic prosperity, then this is an opportunity to lead real, lasting change.

For over 200 years, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has been a trusted, independent voice for business – supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs and major employers across our county. They champion growth, opportunity and prosperity, helping businesses belong, connect and thrive.

This is a meaningful opportunity for a commercially astute, people-focused leader who is passionate about Staffordshire – ready to create real impact across the business community and play a pivotal role in shaping the county's economic future.

What you'll do

As Chief Executive, you will lead the next chapter of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce – setting direction, strengthening commercial position, and representing the voice of business across the county. You'll:

• Lead delivery of the Board's strategy and drive the Chamber's commercial growth.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with MPs, councils, business leaders and key partners.
• Grow and strengthen membership so the Chamber remains the place businesses want to belong.
• Provide clear financial leadership, overseeing budgets, as well as leading and managing funding bids.
• Shape and amplify the Chamber's policy and advocacy voice through our Council, forums and wider stakeholder networks.

The Chamber is in a strong position. Respected, stable and purposeful, and there is real freedom to shape its future. It's not broken; this is about taking something good and making it great.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a leader who brings a blend of commercial sharpness, strategic vision and a natural ability to build and foster relationships. This may be your next-step CEO role, or you may already be operating at the executive level. We are especially interested in candidates who:

• Have a strong track record of leading change and driving growth in a senior leadership role.
• Have experience modernising or transforming an organisation – respecting its heritage while bringing fresh thinking and steady improvement.
• Are passionate about Staffordshire and about supporting SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups, and can speak credibly across the whole business community.
• Bring strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to diversify income and increase commercially generated revenue.
• Lead with authenticity – supportive, empowering, non-micromanaging, and able to take people with them on the journey.
• Are based locally or committed to spending time in Staffordshire each week.
• Can confidently engage MPs, councils, universities and senior business leaders across the area.

Package

Circa £120,000 + Pension & Benefits

Organisation

Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce

Location

Stoke on Trent – 35 hours hybrid working, Monday to Friday, with additional out-of-hours required at times

The closing date for applications is Friday, 23rd January 2026, however, early submission is advised.