Chief Executive Officer

Integrate (Preston and Chorley) Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate (Preston and Chorley) Ltd. is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership for high-quality, person-centred social care services. The role reports to the Board of Trustees and focuses on sustaining financial health, regulatory compliance, and external relations.

The CEO will lead organisational development, champion safeguarding, and act as the primary ambassador for the charity, shaping our future and strengthening impact through values-led decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in social care, health, or related field.
• Track record in strategic planning and organisational development.
• Experience with financial management and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Values-led approach with commitment to inclusion and rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and drive the charity's long-term strategy.
• Oversee safe, high-quality, compliant services across all provision.
• Ensure financial sustainability through budgeting and risk management.
• Represent the charity with funders, commissioners, regulators and partners.
• Lead people development and nurture leadership capacity within the team.
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to ensure governance and accountability.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Location: Head office Preston - with an option for hybrid working

Salary: £80K per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

About Us

We are a values-driven social care charity committed to improving the lives of people who rely on high-quality, person-centred support. Our work spans Supported living, social enterprises and forensic services for people with a learning disability and sensory loss promoting dignity, independence, and social justice. Our current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is retiring and as we enter our next phase of challenges and opportunities, we are seeking an exceptional CEO to lead the organisation with clarity, ambition, and compassion.

The Role

The CEO will provide strategic leadership, ensure operational excellence, and act as the primary ambassador for the charity. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will drive organisational performance, maintain and strengthen financial sustainability, and champion the rights and voices of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership - Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with mission, vision, values, and regulatory requirements.
• Operational oversight - Ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant services across all provision.
• Financial stewardship - Oversee budgets, risk management, and long-term financial planning.
• External relations - Represent the charity with funders, commissioners, regulators, and partners.
• People leadership - Inspire, develop, and support a skilled workforce and leadership team.
• Governance collaboration - Work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and organisational accountability.

About You

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• Proven senior leadership experience in social care, health, or a related field
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and safeguarding
• A track record of strategic planning, organisational development, and financial management
• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills
• A values-led approach, with a deep commitment to inclusion, rights, and person-centred practice

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected charity at a pivotal moment. You will shape our future direction, strengthen our impact, and ensure that people who need support are heard, valued, and empowered.