Chief Executive

Barnet Mencap; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established local charity in Chipping Barnet is seeking a new CEO to lead and advocate for people with learning disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will bring senior management experience in related services and a proven record of strategy development and income generation. Key responsibilities include fostering effective partnerships and ensuring the delivery of empowering, person-centered services that align with community needs. Applications are welcome until January 16th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior management within relevant services.
• Experience developing strategies and monitoring frameworks.
• Ability to generate income and manage finances.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation to continue providing services.
• Ensure strategies align with the needs of those with learning disabilities.
• Work effectively with trustees and staff to deliver impactful services.

Skills

Senior management experience in Learning Disabilities or related services

Strategy development

Partnership working

Income generation

Financial management

Knowledge of charity governance

Understanding of Health and Social Care policies

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Understanding of the Social Model of Disability

Job description

Barnet Mencap is a very well-established local charity which provides services and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their family carers, while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their voices heard and are included in the community.

We are looking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and ensure it continues to provide its much-valued services.

The successful candidate will have :

• Experience in a senior role in a relevant service i.e. Learning Disabilities,Childrenor Adult Services
• Experience of developing a strategy and monitoring framework in a similar environment
• Experience of effective partnership working at a strategic and practical level
• Proventrack recordof income generation andfinancial management
• Knowledge of charity governance, regulation for a medium size charity, and working effectively with a board of trustees.
• Knowledge of the Health and Social Care environment, including key policies and legislation
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Safeguarding in a service delivery environment
• Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and how to apply it to deliver empowering person-centred projects and services

Please read the full Job Description, Person Specification and Recruitment Pack for further information on the role.

To apply, please send your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteriainthe person specification.

The successful candidate willbe requiredto complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

ClosingDate : 16thofJanuary2026

Interview dates are planned for the 10thand 11thof February 2026.