Chief Executive Officer

PERIDOT PARTNERS; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PERIDOT PARTNERS is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer for Parkhaven Trust, a respected charity in Liverpool. This role is critical as the organization expands its innovative care services for older people and those with disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and a deep understanding of the care sector, driving the Trust's mission of excellence and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care or a strong leadership background in not-for-profit or public sector.
• Strong values-led approach.
• Ability to inspire confidence and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust in shaping strategic direction and fulfilling community needs.
• Work closely with the Board and leadership team to implement care services.
• Ensure the organization meets the evolving expectations of service users.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Join Parkhaven Trust as its new CEO and play a central role in shaping our strategic direction for the future.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Wednesday 3^rd September 2025

Location: Maghull, Liverpool L31 8BS

About Parkhaven Trust

Parkhaven Trust is a well-established and respected charity with a proud history dating back over 130 years. We became Parkhaven Trust in 1988, and we are now acknowledged as a Centre of Excellence, leading the field in our use of the newest technologies for the benefit of our service users.

We provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to older people and people living with dementia and learning disabilities across a range of residential, nursing, day, and supported living services. Our residents are cared for in modern purpose-built facilities set in lovely grounds in Sefton. Our services are delivered by over 200 dedicated colleagues who embody the compassion and commitment that define our work.

At Parkhaven, people are at the heart of everything we do – those we support, their families, and our staff. Our values of kindness, caring, and excellence are not just words on a page; they are the principles that guide our decision-making, shape our culture, and inform the way we deliver care every day.

About the role

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the Trust into its next chapter. This is a pivotal time for the organisation. As demand grows and expectations evolve, we are ambitious about our future and committed to ensuring we continue to provide outstanding, innovative, and sustainable care services that meet the needs of our community.

As CEO, you will play a central role in shaping our strategic direction, working closely with the Board, our talented leadership team, and our wider staff and stakeholders.

Who we are looking for

You will bring strong, visible leadership, a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the care sector, and a values-led approach that inspires confidence and collaboration.

Whether you come from a health or social care background or bring broader leadership experience from the not for profit or public sector, we are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering excellence and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

If this resonates with you and you believe you have the experience, vision, and values to lead Parkhaven Trust forward, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please click 'Apply on website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 3^rd September 2025.