Chief Executive Officer

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing charity in the UK is seeking a Chief Executive to drive innovation and ensure financial sustainability while improving the quality of life for individuals aged 50+. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of charity operations, and a commitment to community-focused values. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, governance, and managing relationships with partners.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ senior management experience in voluntary, business, or statutory sector.
• Commitment to the organisation's core values.
• Understanding of Charity Law and the role of Trustees.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating growth and ensuring stability of services.
• Developing innovative services to meet emerging needs.
• Representing the organization at various levels.

Skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Fundraising

Effective communication

Partnership building

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

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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 organisation's 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: