Chief Executive Officer

Castle Peak Group

Scarborough

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading charity in Scarborough seeks a Chief Executive to enhance services for people aged 50+. The role focuses on strategic leadership, financial sustainability, and innovative service development to improve community life. Ideal candidates will possess substantial management experience and commitment to core values.

Qualifications

At least 2 years' senior management experience in voluntary, business, or statutory sector.
Understanding of Charity Law and the role of Trustees.
Commitment to core values: respect, anti-oppression, partnership working.

Responsibilities

Consolidate growth ensuring stability and sustainability.
Develop new services meeting community needs.
Oversee operational and financial management.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Fundraising

Communication

Organizational management

Education

Degree or equivalent

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Our client is a growing, ambitious charity committed to improving the lives of people aged 50+ across our coastal and rural communities. After a period of exciting development, we are looking for an outstanding Chief Executive to build on our success, secure our financial sustainability, and drive the next phase of innovation.

We exist to improve the lives of people aged 50 and above — particularly the most vulnerable — by developing and delivering services that add years to life and quality to years. As our communities age dramatically over the coming decades, the role the charity will be more vital than ever.

As the CEO, you will have a dual focus:

Consolidating our growth by ensuring the stability and sustainability of our services
Developing new, innovative services that meet emerging needs and help our communities thrive

You will work alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, build strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations, and represent the organisation at local, regional, and national levels.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Strategic Leadership
Governance and Risk Management
Operational and Financial Oversight
People Leadership and Organisational Development
External Relations and Advocacy
Infrastructure and Resources Management

The Candidate

Degree or equivalent; Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Commitment to the organisations core values: respect, anti-oppression, partnership working, community focus
At least 2 years’ senior management experience (voluntary, business or statutory sector); Budget management; Team leadership; Quality assurance; HR and Health & Safety compliance
Organisational reputation management; Fundraising and tendering principles; Safeguarding and professional boundaries; Management accounting; Partnership working
Skilled communicator; Reflective listener; Assertive but not aggressive; Partnership builder; Respectful of staff and volunteers
Understanding of Charity Law and the role of Trustees; Local demographic understanding
Senior management in voluntary/social enterprise sector; Experience of fundraising and project monitoring
Track record of promoting anti-oppressive practices

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to our retained consultancy Castle Peak Group:

James.carss@castlepeak-group.com

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