Chief Executive Officer

YMCA; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local charity in Newcastle is looking for a visionary Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership. You will manage housing and community services while ensuring compliance and financial sustainability. This role requires at least five years of senior management experience and a commitment to equality and inclusion. Enjoy a flexible working environment and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Positive impact on the community

Qualifications

• At least five years of senior management experience in a complex or multidisciplinary organisation.
• Track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision.
• Combination of strategic vision with hands-on operational understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of services.
• Manage supported housing provision and compliance with standards.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and income generation.
• Build partnerships with funders and community stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Financial acumen

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Dynamic leadership

Job description

YMCA Newcastle is part of the global YMCA Movement — one of the world’s oldest and largest youth organisations — and has been empowering young people in the city for over 170 years. As an independent local charity, we deliver a diverse range of youth and community services across Newcastle, including youth work, housing and social enterprise. Our housing portfolio includes supported accommodation and outreach programmes, alongside private rented flats, managed in partnership with a local managing agent,.

Our mission is simple but powerful:to empower young people and strengthen communities so that everyone can belong, contribute and thrive.

The Role

We are seeking avisionary, compassionate and inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead YMCA Newcastle into its next chapter. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that our organisation continues to deliver high‑quality, impactful services while remaining financially sustainable.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of YMCA Newcastle’s youth, housing and community services.
• Managing supported housing provision.
• Acting as the Ofsted Responsible Officer and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Overseeing financial management, budgeting, reporting and income generation.
• Building strong partnerships with funders, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Promoting, developing and expanding youth work provision across Newcastle – and, in time, Gateshead.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement.
• Managing commercial interests, including a block of 22 flats in partnership with a managing agent.

About You

You’ll be a dynamic, values‑driven leader with at least five years’ senior management experience in a complex or multidisciplinary organisation. You will combine strategic vision with hands‑on operational understanding and have a track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision. Financial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are essential.

Why Join Us?

Lead a historic and impactful charity with a bold vision for the future.

Work alongside a dedicated team and supportive Board committed to positive social change.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, values‑based culture.

Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across Newcastle.

How to Apply

To apply and to receive a recruitment pack with detailed information, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to [e-mail]
Closing date: Monday 8th December

YMCA Newcastle is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

For further information on YMCA, visit

www.ymca.org.uk/about.

YMCA was set up in England in 1844 and is now the largest and oldest youth charity in the world. Operating in 119 countries, each country is governed by a national council.

YMCA England & Wales is the national council for 116 YMCAs across England and Wales. Each YMCA is an independent charity that affiliates to YMCA England & Wales.

While YMCAs work and respond locally to support young people, YMCA England & Wales supports each local charity to deliver one or all five of our work areas: Accommodation, Family Work, Health and Wellbeing; Training and Education and Support and Advice.

We support local YMCAs by promoting high standards of working and sharing best practice. We drive the national brand strategy, campaigns, and policy and research, advising and supporting YMCAs to engage communities, stakeholders and supporters locally.

We give YMCAs a national voice by speaking with government, key policy makers and national media, and we represent them by advocating the needs of young people in England and Wales.

Our Fundraising department and Retail operation, which spans across the country, provide us with the funds to help young people reach their full potential.