Chief Executive

Arhag Housing Association; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in London seeks a Chief Executive to lead services and support migrant communities. The ideal candidate will have experience in social housing, embody strong leadership skills, and bring strategic vision to the role. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chief Executive or senior leader in social housing.
• Strong skills to inspire confidence among stakeholders.
• Ability to lead an agile and ambitious organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization into the future by shaping strategy.
• Champion the mission with authenticity and determination.
• Engage with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in social housing

Strategic planning

Governance

Community engagement

Job description

Chief Executive

£130k | London | Hybrid

Campbell Tickell are pleased to be recruiting to the role of Chief Executive at Arhag Housing Association.

Arhag Housing Association has always been more than just a landlord. Founded in 1979 with a commitment to support migrant and refugee communities, we have grown into an organisation that not only provides safe, affordable homes but also champions opportunity, independence, and inclusion.

Today, we own and manage nearly 1,000 mostly general needs homes across London. In addition to our housing offer, we also facilitate the delivery of a broader range of support through being a hub for a range of Migrants’ and Refugees’ organisations that we host, working in close collaboration to actively signpost a range of services.

We are now looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the future, build on our proud history and shape the next chapter of our story. We have much to celebrate about our journey to date, and our new Chief Executive will build on that legacy, bringing their vision for the future of our organisation and working with our fantastic team and Board to deepen our impact, seeking opportunities for how we can even better support the communities we serve.

You will be either an established Chief Executive, or a senior leader for whom this may be your first role as Chief Executive, whose experience has been gained in the social housing sector. Operating with energy and determination, you will have the skills to inspire confidence among residents, staff, and stakeholders, and the motivation to champion our mission with authenticity. You will understand the challenges facing smaller housing associations and the communities we support, and relish the opportunity to lead an agile, ambitious organisation that is unafraid to do things differently.

This role demands a blend of strategic acumen and operational grip, a commitment to good governance, and above all, a passion for making a real and lasting difference. If you share our passion about providing the best possible housing services to our customers, while developing the potential of migrants and refugees in London, then we would love to hear from you.

At Arhag, we celebrate diversity in all its forms. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences who can bring fresh perspectives and a genuine commitment to our values.

www.campbelltickell.com/jobs or contact Isabella Ajilore at Campbell Tickell to arrange a conversation: [e-mail] or 07572166417.

Closing date: Tuesday, 4th November 2025, 9am