Chief Executive Officer - Disability Sheffield

Disability Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability Sheffield is seeking an inspiring Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. You will work with a committed team of staff and volunteers, co-producing services with disabled people to challenge inequality and promote inclusion across Sheffield.

The CEO will oversee strategic and operational delivery, governance, and sustainability, strengthening partnerships and income generation to support rights, voices, and independent living.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Disability Sheffield, ensuring the organisation fulfils its charitable objectives and remains focused on improving the lives of disabled people.
• Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s vision, mission and aims, reflecting the needs, rights and aspirations of disabled people.
• Ensure effective governance, financial management, compliance and the responsible use of resources, and secure income generation opportunities for funding and growth.

Job description

Chief Executive Officer - Disability Sheffield

Ready to lead change and make a real difference to disabled people’s lives?

Disability Sheffield is looking for an inspiring and committed Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next chapter. Over the last five years, we have grown our work and strengthened our reputation, and we are looking for someone who shares our ambition to build on this success and champion the rights, voices and aspirations of disabled people across Sheffield.

You will lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers, working alongside disabled people to co-produce activities, challenge inequality and promote inclusion and independent living. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our future, strengthen our partnerships and help create a more inclusive Sheffield where disabled people have a stronger voice and greater opportunities to thrive.

Disability Sheffield is a disabled people-led charity, and lived experience is central to who we are and what we do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from disabled people and those with lived experience of disability.

Help us shape the future of Disability Sheffield and make a lasting difference. We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date – 12pm, Tuesday 17th November 2026

Interview Date – Thursday 26th November 2026

Job title: Chief Executive Officer

Office Location: The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW

Pension: 6% employer contribution, 2% employee contribution (minimum)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Line management: Operations Manager, Travel Support Service Manager, Advocacy Manager, Cycling 4 All Project Manager, Sheffield Voices Project Development Worker, Finance Co-ordinator.

About Disability Sheffield

Disability Sheffield Centre for Independent Living is a ‘not for profit’ pan-impairment organisation driven by people who self-define as disabled people, whether they have a physical disability, a sensory impairment, a mental health condition or learning difficulties.

We support disabled adults to make their voice heard, whether through individual advocacy services or through a range of projects seeking to ensure disabled people are at the heart of all decision making across Sheffield.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide effective strategic and operational leadership of Disability Sheffield, ensuring the organisation fulfils its charitable objectives and remains focused on improving the lives of disabled people.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees, Management group and wider staff team, the CEO will lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s vision, mission and aims, ensuring that its work reflects the needs, rights and aspirations of disabled people, fostering co-production and promoting equality and inclusive living.

The CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and sustainability of Disability Sheffield, ensuring effective governance, financial management, compliance and the responsible use of resources. They will support and advise the Board of Trustees, lead and develop staff and volunteers, build strong partnerships across the voluntary, public and statutory sectors, and lead on maintaining and securing income generation opportunities for funding and growth.

The CEO will ensure that Disability Sheffield remains a strong, effective and sustainable organisation, able to respond to the changing needs of disabled people and influence positive change across Sheffield.

The Job Description, available in the Job Pack contains more details including the Main Duties and Responsibilities and the Person Specification for this role.

Get in Touch

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