Chief Executive Officer

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Chief Executive Officer for a charity specializing in support services for individuals at risk of domestic abuse. The role involves leading service improvements, fostering partnerships, and promoting an inclusive vision. The position offers a salary of £85,000 - £90,000 per year, with the possibility of flexible working arrangements based in Hertfordshire/Essex.

Responsibilities

• Lead Safer Places into its next chapter by enhancing service delivery and partnerships.
• Embed Safer Places's vision across the organisation.
• Leverage opportunities for charity growth with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ensure recognition for the quality of services and commitment to inclusivity.

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Safer Places to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.

Safer Places is a specialist support service for individuals at risk of, fleeing from, or recovering from domestic abuse, sexual violence, and stalking. We provide a wide range of trauma-informed services to adults, children, and young people across Hertfordshire and Essex, with safe accommodation available to those in need from across the UK.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Lead Safer Places into its next chapter. This includes enhancing the charity's service delivery, forging new partnerships, and expanding its role as a Registered Social Landlord to better meet the evolving needs of our communities.

• Embed Safer Places's vision across the organisation - ensuring it is understood, embraced, and translated into action at every level.

• Have an entrepreneurial mindset to leverage opportunities for the charity to grow.

• Continue to ensure that Safer Places is recognised for the quality of its services, its commitment to inclusivity, and its highly trained, compassionate staff.

If you are inspired and excited by what Safer Places does, we'd love to hear from you.

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 p.a.

Location: Hertfordshire/Essex - most working hours will be spent collaborating with colleagues and partners at our offices and service sites, with flexibility for some remote work.

Employment term: Permanent / full time.

How to apply:

Please review the recruitment pack for further information about Safer Places, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 5th December 2025

Both Safer Places and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.