Chief Executive - Lead Strategy & Growth (Hybrid)

Kaleidoscope Plus Group; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office

35 days per year (pro-rata) plus time 

Wellbeing break every week

2 volunteering days per year

Free on-site car parking

Enhanced pension contribution

Job summary

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group in West Bromwich invites applications for a senior leadership role responsible for delivering the charity's strategy and ensuring financial sustainability. You will report to the Board, lead a senior team, and act as the external face with commissioners, funders and partners.

This hands-on position requires strong change leadership, governance experience, and a track record in securing income and partnerships.

Qualifications

• a track record of winning new income and partnerships, particularly in the corporate, education or public sectors
• budget and P&L responsibility, including hard choices about services, contracts or costs
• experience of leading teams through change and restructuring while protecting service quality
• experience of working with a board and building relationships with commissioners and funders
• Experience of CQC-regulated or clinical services, neurodevelopmental services, or selling wellbeing services to employers would be a real advantage. No degree or professional qualification is required. We'll judge you on your experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of the strategy from day 1 and lead a senior team of five; report to the Board and be the main external face with commissioners, funders and employers.
• Turn the strategy into operating plans, keep a close grip on the finances, launch new services and lead staff through change.
• Some decisions will be hard, and you'll need to explain them honestly and ensure delivery.

Job description

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group in West Bromwich invites applications for a senior leadership role responsible for delivering the charity's strategy and ensuring financial sustainability. You will report to the Board, lead a senior team, and act as the external face with commissioners, funders and partners.

This hands-on position requires strong change leadership, governance experience, and a track record in securing income and partnerships.