Chief Executive Officer

BACK ON TRACK MANCHESTER; Manchester; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Greater Manchester seeks a CEO to implement a bold new strategy. The role involves strategic leadership, managing teams, and building partnerships to drive positive change in the community. Ideal for someone with experience in the charity or public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership within charity or public sector.
• Demonstrable experience in leading change in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision into action and shape services at local and national levels.
• Lead and manage teams while connecting with the community.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Building relationships

Leading change

Team management

Financial planning

Understanding governance

Job description

Back on Track has a bold new strategy, and we need a CEO with the presence and strategic influence to bring it to life.

Main place of work:Back on Track, Swan Buildings, Manchester
Salary:£57,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
Contract type:Full time (35 hours)
Application closing date:Midday on Friday 6 June 2025
Start date:from September 2025

Back on Track is a Greater Manchester charity that enables people to make lasting positive changes in their lives. This could be managing problematic drug and/or alcohol use, living a crime-free life, improving mental health and wellbeing, or finding and maintaining a stable home.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking for an opportunity to lead an organisation while maintaining a strong and direct connection to the people we work with. As CEO you will translate vision into action, shaping services, systems, and policy at both local and national levels with empathy, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

Essential knowledge and experience

• Strategic leadership experience in the charity, public or other relevant sector
• Experience of building relationships and productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of leading change within a dynamic, complex environment
• Successful experience of leading and managing teams and developing people
• Good understanding of strategic financial planning, maximising existing and potential revenue streams and budget management
• Good understanding of national and regional strategies and policy relating to our work
• Good understanding of the role of a Board of Trustees, or similar, enabling the Board to function effectively and in accordance with relevant governance and compliance

For all the details of the job and how to applydownload the application pack from our website now.

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