Chief Executive Officer

Northampton Hope Centre; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity in Northampton is seeking a Strategic Leader to guide its mission of tackling poverty and homelessness. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience within the charity sector and a proven track record in building partnerships and sustainability. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £50,000 – £60,000, with some remote working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, public, or social enterprise sectors.
• Strong track record of generating income and building partnerships.
• Commitment to tackling homelessness, hardship, and inequality.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to shape and deliver the charity's future direction.
• Strengthen partnerships and raise the charity's profile locally and nationally.
• Drive growth in services and social enterprise for long-term sustainability.
• Inspire and lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strategic vision

Financial acumen

Operational management

Partnership building

Team motivation

Job description

Overview

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Location: Northampton (with flexibility for some remote working)

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 p.a.

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Direct Reports: Senior Leadership Team

Northampton Hope Centre is at a pivotal moment in its journey. With a strong financial position, ambitious plans for the future – including the potential to move into a new home – and a superb, committed team, we are seeking an inspiring leader to guide the charity into its next chapter.

The Hope Centre is a leading charity tackling poverty, hunger and homelessness in Northamptonshire. Through our vital services, campaigning, and social enterprise activity, we support some of the most vulnerable in our community and strive to create lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and work with our Board of Trustees to shape and deliver the charity’s future direction.
• Build on our strong reputation to strengthen partnerships and raise our profile locally and nationally.
• Drive growth in both our services and our social enterprise arm, ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Inspire and lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who share a passion for making a difference.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will bring proven senior leadership experience within the charity, public, or social enterprise sectors. You will combine strategic vision with strong financial and operational acumen, and have a track record of generating income, building partnerships, and motivating teams. Most importantly, you will be committed to our mission of tackling homelessness, hardship, and inequality.

What we offer and timeline

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a respected and values-driven charity at a time of growth and innovation.

Closing Date: Friday 31st October 2025

Interviews: Thursday 13th November 2025

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Alex Copeland, our current CEO, who is supporting the Board with this recruitment process.

Email: [e-mail]

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit Hope; visits can be arranged via Alex.