Chief Executive Officer

Habinteg Housing Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is seeking a Chief Executive to drive their mission of inclusion through accessible housing. The ideal candidate will have experience at the CEO or C-suite level and be passionate about advocating for equality. This role requires strong leadership and operational management to influence policy and ensure the delivery of high-quality, affordable homes. Closing date for applications is December 8th, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at CEO or C-suite level in a regulated sector.
• Strong external focus and ability to influence policy.
• Capable of leading a diverse team towards a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Lead Habinteg into its next chapter focusing on inclusion.
• Champion accessible housing and influence national standards.
• Inspire and engage the workforce in delivering the mission.

Skills

Leadership in a customer-focused environment

Advocacy for inclusive housing

Operational management

Policy influencing

Collaboration and engagement

Job description

Habinteg Housing Association is a pioneering provider of accessible and inclusive homes, with over 50 years of experience in transforming lives through thoughtful design and community-focused development. With a portfolio of more than 3,350 properties in over 80 local authorities in England, Habinteg is driven by a clear mission: to champion inclusion by delivering high-quality, affordable, and accessible homes that enable independence, choice, and dignity.

Our work is rooted in the social model of disability and guided by our core value of inclusion. We aim to be agile, accountable, ambitious and attentive in everything we do. We believe that inclusive neighbourhoods benefit everyone, and we strive to ensure disabled and non-disabled people can lived together as neighbours. Through our Centre for Accessible Environments, policy advocacy, and tenant engagement, we influence national housing standards and promote best practice in inclusive design.

Habinteg is in a very stable position (G1, C2, V2), with a strong foundation and a clear sense of purpose. This is a unique moment to join an organisation with a powerful mission and a renewed strategic focus. We are moving forward with a strategy that puts tenants at the heart of our services, builds high-quality homes, nurtures a high-performing and happy workforce, and continues to influence.

We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to lead Habinteg into its next chapter, someone who shares our passion for equality and inclusion, and who understands the transformative power of accessible housing. The CEO will need to have a strong operational grip while being externally focused, championing our mission and pushing for the development of more accessible homes across the UK.

This is a role for a credible and confident leader who can deliver the impact Habinteg needs, advocating for inclusive housing, influencing policy, and shaping the market. The CEO will play a vital role in ensuring Habinteg remains a respected and effective organisation, capable of driving change and delivering on its mission.

We are looking for someone who has operated at CEO or C‑suite level in a customer‑focused business within a regulated sector. The ideal candidate will be an ambassadorial, collaborative, and people‑focused leader, someone who can inspire, engage, and lead Habinteg through the next stage of its journey.

If you would like to hear more or have a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment advisors at GatenbySanderson:

• Rosie Gunn – 07964 841 007

• Simon Wing – 07809 195 628

• Marnie Lodhi – 07795 654 812

If you would like to apply, please click Apply.

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025