Chief Executive

Harrogate Housing Association; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrogate Housing Association invites applications for its Chief Executive to shape the future of affordable housing in Harrogate and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, ensure strong governance and financial resilience, and champion excellent resident services.

You will work with the Board to deliver ambitious housing outcomes, engage with residents and partners, and strengthen the association’s reputation as a trusted local organisation across North

Qualifications

• Credible, values-driven leader with strong commercial and financial acumen and professional accountancy qualification.
• Experience of strategic leadership, organisational change and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to inspire confidence and build relationships with residents, colleagues, partners and stakeholders across Harrogate and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and inspirational leadership for the association.
• Guide the organisation through change to strengthen resilience and governance.
• Deliver on local housing needs and excellent outcomes for residents and communities.
• Foster a high-performing culture and a trusted voice within the region.
• Engage closely with the Board, residents and partners to shape future ambitions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Change management

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

Shape the Future ofAffordable Housing in Harrogate

Harrogate Housing Association is a respected, financially strong and genuinely local organisation with a proud history of providinghigh-quality homes and services for people across Harrogate and the surrounding area.

Deeply rooted in the communities weserve, we are committed to making apositive difference to local residents'lives and helping our neighbourhoodsthrive. Following the planned retirementof our long-standing and highlyrespected Chief Executive, we areseeking an exceptional leader to guideus through the next stage of our journey.

Working closely with the Board, theChief Executive will provide strategicand inspirational leadership, ensuring theAssociation remains financially resilient,well governed and firmly focused onmeeting local housing needs anddelivering excellent outcomes for residents and communities.You will leadthe delivery of our strategic ambitions,foster a high-performing culture andstrengthen our reputation as a trustedlocal organisation and influential voicewithin the region.

We are looking for a credible andvalues-driven leader with strongcommercial and financial acumen,supported by professionalaccountancy qualification. You willbring experience of strategic leadership,organisational change and stakeholderengagement, together with the abilityto inspire confidence and build strongrelationships with residents, colleagues, partners and stakeholders acrossHarrogate, North Yorkshire and beyond

Whether you are an experiencedexecutive leader ready for your firstChief Executive appointment or alreadyleading an organisation, this is anoutstanding opportunity to shape thefuture of a well-regarded local housingassociation, champion the interests oflocal communities and make a lastingdifference to the lives of residents.

If you share our commitment toexcellent resident services, strong localcommunities and social purpose, wewould be delighted to hear from you.

Closing Date | Monday 5thOctober 2026 (9am)