Chief Executive Officer

AGE UK NORTHAMPTONSHIRE; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local charity is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to support older people across Northamptonshire. The role involves advocating for elderly needs, leading a team of over 140 staff and 260 volunteers, and ensuring sustainability through partnerships and innovative strategies. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. Apply by sending your CV and supporting statement.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation.
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson.
• Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers.
• Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability.
• Drive innovation and growth while building on history.

Skills

Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation

Strong financial and strategic planning skills

Excellent communication and influencing abilities

Integrity, energy, and resilience

Job description

We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + pension
Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025

Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter.

We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county—providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year.

As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can:

• Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson
• Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers
• Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability
• Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example

Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable.

Apply Now

Send your CV (max 3 pages) and a supporting statement (max 1000 words) to [e-mail] by Friday 3rd October 2025.

Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email.

Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.