Chief Executive Officer

EMMAUS U.K.; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity as it relocates its Emporium store and enters a new phase. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees to shape strategy, oversee day-to-day management, and strengthen our retail operation to support people rebuilding their lives.

The role requires an inspiring, collaborative leader with senior leadership experience, strong commercial and financial awareness, and the ability to build effective

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience required.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with funders and stakeholders.
• Experience in charity, housing, social care or public sector welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership while overseeing day-to-day management of the charity.
• Lead the development of future strategy and strengthen the retail operation.
• Build partnerships with funders and stakeholders to secure long-term funding and growth.
• Help develop a financially sustainable organisation to support more people rebuilding their lives.
• Report to the Board of Trustees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Senior leadership experience

Commercial awareness

Financial awareness

Partnership building

Job description

Emporium charity shop relocating, not closing

Our Emporium charity shop remains open as normal while we look for new, more affordable shop premises in Hinckley.

Find out more

This is a unique opportunity to lead homelessness charity Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland as we enter an exciting new phase.

For more than a decade, we’ve supported people rebuilding their lives after homelessness through accommodation, tailored support, training and work experience. Following a period of change, we’re now building a stronger and more sustainable future, creating an exciting opportunity for a new Chief Executive Officer to help shape the charity’s next chapter.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you’ll provide strategic leadership while overseeing the day-to-day management of the charity. You’ll lead the development of our future strategy, strengthen our retail operation, build partnerships with funders and stakeholders, and help develop a financially sustainable organisation that can support more people rebuilding their lives after homelessness.

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 pro rata
Hours: 21-28 hours per week
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Reporting to: Board of Trustees
Closing date: Friday 30 October 2026
Interviews: 18-25 November 2026

We’re looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with senior leadership experience, strong commercial and financial awareness, and the ability to build effective partnerships. Experience within the charity, housing, social care or public sector would be welcomed, alongside a genuine commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of an established local charity and make a lasting contribution to the communities we serve.