Chief Executive Officer

EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Derbyshire is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead them into the next phase of development. With over 40 years of impact, this role involves providing strategic and operational leadership to enhance their community services and ensure a brighter future for those they serve.

Qualifications

• Strong values aligned with organizational mission.
• Experience in leading through complexity.
• Ability to drive best practices and represent the organisation externally.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and operational oversight.
• Shape strategy and ensure high-quality, sustainable services.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Community engagement

Empathy

Education

Experience in care or community services

Organizational leadership experience

Job description

Role: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £53,460 ( pending 2025/26 NJC cost-of-living increase)
Working hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Buxton and Derbyshire Dales Offices (4 days/week office presence expected)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Board of Trustees

Ready to make a real difference in Derbyshire communities?

Our client is seeking a strategic and compassionate Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into their next phase of development. With over 40 years of impact and a team of 85 staff and 230 volunteers supporting around 3,000 people annually, our client plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care and community services across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.

This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected, values-led organisation through a pivotal period - building on its strong foundations while shaping future strategy, growing services, and ensuring even more people live safer, more connected, and fulfilling lives.

About their organisation

Our client is a long-established charity that helps people live independently and thrive within their communities. From personal care to practical services like transport, befriending, digital inclusion, and hospital discharge support, they respond to real community needs with empathy and creativity.

They are deeply embedded in local life, championing inclusion, resilience, and meaningful social impact. Their services are delivered by a passionate team of professionals and volunteers committed to care, empowerment, and flexibility.

About the Role

The Chief Executive Officer will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight, ensuring they deliver high-quality, sustainable services aligned with their values and mission. The postholder will work closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, and external partners to shape strategy, drive best practice, and represent the organisation externally.

With their long-serving CEO stepping down, the charity is seeking a leader with strong values, organisational leadership experience, and a solid understanding of care or community services. The successful candidate will be able to lead through complexity and change, while keeping people and community impact at the centre of every decision.

How to Apply

For full details about the role, please download the candidate pack. To apply, click Apply Now .

Key Dates

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 21st July 2025
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Thursday 31st July 2025
Final Interviews (In-person, Buxton Office): Wednesday 6th August 2025

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