Chief Executive Officer - Citizens Advice

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Bath is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead strategic initiatives and ensure sustainable operations. The role requires proven leadership in complex organizations and a commitment to community service. Ideal candidates will possess a successful track record and an understanding of the voluntary sector. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a complex organization.
• Understanding of the voluntary sector.
• Commitment to diversity and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall strategy and business development.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality advice and support.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the charity.

Skills

Track record in senior leadership

Commitment to organizational values

Experience in complex organizations

Job description

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

The role

We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead Citizens Advice Bath & NE Somerset. As CEO, you’ll work closely with our Trustee Board and be responsible for overall strategy, business development, and day-to-day management of the charity. You’ll make sure we continue to deliver high quality advice and support to people in our community, while also ensuring that we’re financially sustainable in a challenging funding environment.

About Us

We are a well-established and respected local charity, serving residents and communities across the Bath and NE Somerset area. We deliver a generalist advice service and a variety of specialist projects to meet identified need. We are members of the national Citizens Advice network and a founding partner of the local Community Wellbeing Hub.

About You

You will need a successful track record in a senior leadership role gained in a complex organisation. You must be committed to our values and the services we provide. You may be an experienced Citizens Advice professional, a senior manager with experience in the other parts of the voluntary sector or someone with an outstanding track record who is looking for a career change. We strive to achieve diversity in everything we do and so welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How To Apply

If you share our commitment to making a real difference to people’s lives, and you have the vision and skills to help us build on our success, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

The recruitment pack, including role description, person specification and job description is on the website.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 3 November 2025; 10.00am
• First interview (online): Wednesday 12 November 2025
• Second interview (in person; central Bath): Wednesday 19 November 2025

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (max. 1,000 words), explaining how you meet the person specification; you should also download and complete a form from our website and return the documents by email to the office manager or by post to Citizens Advice Bath & NE Somerset, 5 Palace Yard Mews, Bath BA1 2NH.