Chief Executive

Hafod; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Cardiff is seeking a Chief Executive to lead their organisation forward, focusing on strategic vision, community engagement, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have substantial leadership experience and a passion for making a genuine social impact. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to providing quality housing and support services across South Wales.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead through influence and inspire confidence.
• Experience in a senior leadership role within housing or related sectors.
• Strong background in community engagement and social impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation into its next chapter, shaping future direction.
• Build on existing strengths and direct the impact of services.
• Engage effectively with residents, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Collaboration

Job description

Chief Executive

£160k pa | Cardiff

Campbell Tickell is pleased to be recruiting to the role of Chief Executive at Hafod Housing Association.

Connecting people, partners, and communities, and helping them thrive.

Hafod Housing Association Ltd (Hafod) is a leading provider of housing, care, and support in south Wales. Founded in 1968, they have grown from modest beginnings into a major not-for-profit organisation with c. 6,200 homes, delivering services that make a real difference to people’s lives and communities across South Wales. Throughout their growth they remain committed in their founding purpose to provide quality, affordable homes, essential care and associated support that empowers people to live independently and thrive in their communities and choices.

Working across eight local authority areas, Hafod supports more than 16,000 people each year, employs over 1,200 colleagues, and has an annual turnover exceeding £80 million. As a mission-led, values-based, not-for-profit organisation, Hafod is focused on delivering its vision by building communities and making connections. They provide a range high-quality, affordable homes and offer support for people to maintain their tenancies, independence and well-being for as long as possible, including through advanced supported accommodation, residential care or nursing homes.

Hafod’s work goes beyond housing and care, they seek to create lasting social value by connecting people and partners, promoting independence, and responding to the evolving needs of the communities they serve. They believe in collaboration and innovation, embracing new ideas and technologies to offer a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

They are now excited to be seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next exciting chapter, building on the proud history while shaping future direction and impact. You will either be an established Chief Executive or an ambitious senior leader with a wealth of experience, ready to take the next step, bringing strategic vision to help us chart our future course and deliver on our ambitions. You will be able to demonstrate proven ability to lead through influence, inspire confidence, and engage effectively with residents, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Hafod’s new Chief Executive will find that they already have much to celebrate with strong foundations and a dedicated team. You will be excited to harness this strength, bringing energy, innovation, and compassion to shape the next stage of Hafod’s evolution and deepen their impact across South Wales.

If you share our passion for housing, care, and community, and are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation with genuine social impact, we would love to hear from you.

Contact

Contact Kelly Shaw at [e-mail] to arrange a conversation. You can download a job pack at www.campbelltickell.com/jobs/.

Closing date

Monday, 1st December at 9am