Chief Executive

Onward Homes; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in North West England is seeking an experienced Chief Executive. The role involves providing visionary leadership, navigating transformation, and managing stakeholder relations in a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the social housing sector and a collaborative leadership style. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of housing in the region.

Qualifications

• Significant strategic leadership experience in the social housing sector.
• Experience in navigating complexity and leading transformation.
• A collaborative and visible leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization towards its vision and strategic goals.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
• Guide and manage the transformation processes within the organization.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Change management

Job description

Overview

Chief Executive — North West England — Competitive Salary

We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to lead Onward into its next chapter.

Do you have the exceptional leadership skills required to lead one of the largest registered providers of social housing based solely in the North West of England? If so, you’ll be joining an organisation which is united by its vision to make The Onward Difference: enabling people to be their best, in homes they love, and places they are proud of.

With around 35,000 homes across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire, we believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads – we are here to make a real difference.

As either an established or aspiring Chief Executive, you’ll bring to Onward significant strategic leadership experience from the social housing sector. With a forward-looking, collaborative and visible leadership style, you’ll bring expertise in stakeholder management and partnership working, along with the skills required to navigate complexity and lead transformation in an organisation of Onward’s scale. We are a fast-moving business currently experiencing significant positive change, which includes in-sourcing our repairs and maintenance services, investing in future-proofing our existing homes, and continuing our digital transformation at pace.

We strive for diverse teams so that we can create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve.

If you can help us to continue to make The Onward Difference and shape the future of housing in the North West, then the candidate pack and details of how to apply are available by clicking Apply.

If you require a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact our advisers at GatenbySanderson: Nick Roberts on 07393 013697 ([e-mail]) or Tim Hills on 07393 011130 ([e-mail]).

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th October 2025