Chief Executive

Charity People; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Chief Executive to shape youth homelessness support in Bolton. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision and compassionate leadership, ensuring financial health and operational compliance. The role requires a proven track record in relevant sectors and a commitment to amplifying young voices. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a values-led culture.

Benefits

6.6 weeks of holiday

Up to 6% employer contribution pension

Values-led work culture

Qualifications

• Proven track-record in strategic leadership ideally in relevant supported housing or youth services sector.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice, co-production, and EDI.
• Ability to build trust, empower teams, and lead through change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on the strategy with clarity and purpose.
• Lead with values by embedding co-production and lived experience.
• Ensure financial health, strong governance and operational compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Knowledge of housing law

Financial and commercial acumen

Emotional intelligence

Mold Remediation

Employee Evaluation

Job description

Overview

Job Description

What if your next leadership role could change the lives of hundreds of young people and shape the future of youth homelessness support

BackUp North West believes that no young person should experience homelessness. For the young people that do BackUp is a standout provider of high-quality holistic housing and wraparound care. They provide safe accommodation and young-person centred tailored support as well as the tools to build independent fulfilling lives. Each year nearly 200 young people walk through the doors.

We're now looking for a new Chief Executive to lead BackUp North West into its next chapter as their long-serving CEO steps down leaving a legacy of impact growth and unwavering dedication to young people. It's a significant moment of change and will require strategic vision, emotional intelligence and skilled leadership of a committed team.

Salary: 70-80k per annum

Location: Bolton mostly onsite with some flexibility where needed

Contract : Permanent 37 hours per week FTE

Benefits : 6.6 weeks per year (rising to 7.6 weeks with service) and up to 6% employer contribution pension

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing trauma-informed charity with an exceptional reputation and bold ambition to meet rising demand and increase impact.

As CEO you'll be expected to bring the personal and professional strengths needed to :

• Deliver on the strategy with clarity and purpose.
• Lead with values by embedding co-production and lived experience.
• Ensure financial health strong governance and operational compliance.
• Be a visible inspiring leader for young people teams services and communities.
• Champion young peoples voices and influence change at every level.

About You

We're looking for a motivational and passionate leader with :

• Proven track-record in strategic leadership ideally in relevant supported housing or youth services sector.
• Knowledge of housing law Ofsted requirements and legal frameworks shaping services.
• Deep understanding oftrauma-informed practiceco-production andED&I.
• Financial and commercial acumen with experience securing funding and managing complex budgets.
• Ability to build trust empower teams and lead through change.
• Authenticity self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to amplifying young voices and ensuring young people are at the heart of all decision-making.

What’s special about BackUp North West

In return we can offer you a values-led culture that championsstaff wellbeingpsychological safety andprofessional growth. Youll inherit an ambitious mission-led team with a strong track record of innovation and the chance to make a real difference in young peoples lives every day.

If you're as excited by this unique opportunity as we are then wed absolutely love to hear from you.

To apply : Please send your CV or profile to Amelia Lee as the first step. If your skills and experience are a match well be in touch with further details on the application process.

Deadline: Thursday 9 October

Interviews : Dates to be confirmed will be available in the job pack.

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Required Experience

Chief

Key Skills

• Mold Remediation
• Succession Planning
• Employee Evaluation
• Basic Math
• Host / Hostess Experience
• Restoration
• Restoration Industry Experience
• Water Damage Restoration
• Emergency Management
• Auto Restoration
• Fire Restoration
• Financial Report Interpretation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1