Chief Executive - Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

Charisma Charity Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in England is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to lead and manage its operations. The role requires excellent leadership skills, a passion for supporting older people, and a demonstrable ability in financial planning and partnership development. Candidates should have a background in senior leadership within the charity sector. This position promises a fulfilling opportunity to influence positive change within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership role within the charity sector.
• Proven track record in income generation and business development.
• Ability to lead organizational change and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the senior management team and provide strategic direction.
• Ensure financial stability and effective governance.
• Advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Partnership development

Financial planning

Job description

Overview

Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, an independent local charity, and a member of the national Age UK network of charities. They are committed to delivering the networks shared strategy and to supporting local older people to ‘Change the Way we Age’.

The organisation has a robust governance structure, overseen by and with an active, highly skilled Trustee Board who bring a range of expertise and knowledge to support their Chief Executive and Senior Management Team.

They are now seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive to lead the senior management team, provide leadership, develop and implement our strategic and operational plans, lead on income generation, partnerships, influencing and business development, acting as an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries.

Key responsibilities

• To 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
• To 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.
• Ensuring financial stability though financial planning and risk management
• Deliver an ambitious, aspirational and innovative strategy that has a clear measurable impact.

About the role and candidate

The new 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 the positive culture of the organisation and motivate the team to achieve fantastic results. You will be a problem solver who understands the bigger picture, with a passion for supporting older people, and will be able to demonstrate this through your experiences. You will be able to develop highly effective partnerships, be an active listener, excellent communicator and be an influencer and ambassador for the charity.

If you feel you have the values and skills to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We 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, as well as in their personal lives, so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success.

Application details

Applications should include your CV and supporting statement.

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