Chief Executive

Trades Workforce Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity in Greater Manchester is seeking a strategic and values-driven CEO to lead their fundraising initiatives and operational strategies. As the CEO, you will work closely with the Board to ensure strong governance and significant impact in the movement to end homelessness. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, a track record in fundraising, and exceptional communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £50k and includes benefits such as 33 days holiday and statutory pension contributions.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Statutory employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team and building external relationships.
• History of successful income generation or partnership development.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial sustainability.
• Competence in public speaking and communication.
• Commitment to social justice and housing issues.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction and drive innovation.
• Deliver high-impact income generation as fundraising lead.
• Champion inclusive grant-making.
• Act as a voice in the homelessness sector and influence policy.
• Embed a values-led culture in the organization.

Skills

Proven leadership experience

Track-record in fundraising

Financial acumen

Exceptional communication skills

Understanding of homelessness

Job description

Could you use your fundraising and leadership skills to support the movement to end homelessness in Greater Manchester?

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation that has grown rapidly in terms of brand, visibility and most importantly, impact. Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity exists to ensure homelessness has no place in our city region. Since launching in 2019, they’ve raised millions to fund emergency responses like A Bed Every Night and are now scaling impact by growing emphasis on prevention and systemic change. Backed by the Mayor of Greater Manchester as Patron, they bring together business, civic and community partners together to deliver practical solutions and champion innovation.

Salary: £50k
Location: Hybrid (based in and around Greater Manchester)
Contract: Permanent, full‑time (37.5 hours per week)

Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank) + Christmas closure, statutory employer pension contribution

About the role

There’s something extra special about Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity – uniquely positioned as a connector of people and places, with the ability to be agile and move at pace due to their small, but mighty make‑up.

You’ll report to an engaged and proactive Chair and Board of Trustees and lead a small, committed team, to ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and measurable impact.

First and foremost, this job is about fundraising, so you’ll need to get excited by the prospect of rolling your sleeves up, engaging with high‑value supporters and “doing the doing”. As CEO, we’ll be looking for you to:

• Shape strategic direction and drive innovation across emergency response and prevention.
• Deliver high‑impact income generation as fundraising lead (focused on corporates and philanthropists), building and delivering a sustainable pipeline.
• Champion our inclusive approach to grant‑making and growing our portfolio of trants.
• Act as a respected voice in the homelessness sector, convening stakeholders and influencing policy.
• Embed a values‑led culture that is Pioneering, Accountable, Collaborative and Effective.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic, values‑driven leader who can inspire supporters and deliver results. This might be your first CEO role, but we’ll be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Proven leadership experience and the ability to build strong external relationships.
• Track‑record in fundraising, income generation or partnership development.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and a team.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence in public speaking.
• Understanding of (or demonstrable commitment to) homelessness, housing and social justice.

Why is this a brilliant opportunity for me?

This is your chance to make a tangible difference in Greater Manchester, leading a high‑profile charity that is ambitious and committed to ending homelessness. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative Board and the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and experience alongside a charity that intends to continue evolving, then this one could absolutely be for you.

Just to be crystal clear, we welcome applications from first‑time Chief Execs for this role.

How to Apply

All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or a draft profile over to Amelia Lee as the first step.

We’re anticipating a high volume of applications for this role, so from there we’ll be in touch with full application details if you meet the minimum skills and experience required.

Deadline

Deadline: 9am on Monday 22nd December. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested – we’ll never close early, but it would be great to ensure you have enough time to apply around the busy Christmas period.

Interviews will be held

Interviews will be held mid‑January, after the festive season – dates TBC soon.

We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.