Chief Executive

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity based in England is seeking a Chief Executive to lead its operations, drive strategic initiatives, and advocate for older people. The successful candidate will provide effective leadership to the management team and ensure financial stability while promoting an inclusive organizational culture. This role requires strong abilities in strategic planning, financial management, and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise the Chair and Board of Trustees.
• Create and sustain effective income generation.
• Deliver an ambitious strategy with measurable impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Communication

Advocacy

Inclusive culture promotion

Job description

Overview

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is an independent local charity and a member of the national Age UK network. We are committed to delivering the network’s shared strategy and supporting local older people to Change the Way we Age.

We have a robust governance structure overseen by an active, highly skilled Trustee Board that brings a range of expertise to support our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. We are seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead the senior management team, provide leadership, develop and implement strategic and operational plans, lead income generation, partnerships, influencing and business development, and act as an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries.

Key responsibilities

• Support and advise the Chair and Board of Trustees in setting the vision, strategy and business planning and implementing agreed decisions
• Create an organisation able to support its communities with easily accessible support
• Create and sustain effective multi-channel, multi-purpose income generation
• Lead on organisational change: identifying and responding to internal and external challenges and influencing organisational culture so the organisation is supportive, inclusive and cohesive
• Be a key influencer, ensuring the voices of older people are heard, and shaping local strategy, policy and partnerships
• Ensure financial stability through financial planning and risk management
• Deliver an ambitious, aspirational and innovative strategy that has a clear measurable impact

Role overview

The Chief Executive will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the charity, providing effective leadership and direction for the organisation. The successful candidate will instil a positive culture, motivate the team to achieve strong results, and demonstrate a passion for supporting older people through their experiences. You will develop highly effective partnerships, be an active listener, an excellent communicator and an influencer and ambassador for the charity.

Applicant information

If you have the values and skills to succeed in this role, we look forward to hearing from you. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports human rights, diversity and inclusion as well as all equality legislation. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences and to help everyone achieve more at work and in their personal lives, so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement. For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date for applications: 26 October 2025

Charisma interviews must be completed by: 30 October 2025

1st Interview date: Friday 14 November at the client’s office

2nd Interview date: Monday 24 November at the client’s office