Chief Executive Officer | Emmaus Mossley

Peridot Partners; Mossley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Mossley is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead strategically and operationally. This role involves providing hands-on leadership, ensuring financial sustainability, and supporting vulnerable individuals. Candidates should have strong operational skills, experience in a similar environment, and a commitment to inclusion and partnership-building.

Qualifications

• Experience in a charity or social enterprise environment.
• Visible hands-on leadership approach.
• Ability to oversee budgets and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Emmaus Mossley strategically and operationally.
• Provide leadership across the community and social enterprise.
• Ensure financial sustainability and sound budgeting.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Operational and organisational skills

Financial literacy

Strong partnership-building skills

Experience supporting vulnerable people

Job description

Emmaus Mossley – Chief Executive Officer

Emmaus Mossley is an independent charity supporting people who have experienced homelessness by providing long‑term accommodation, purposeful work and tailored support. The community home at Longlands Mill hosts 26 companions and a thriving social enterprise that funds the charity and contributes to the national Emmaus movement.

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer will lead Emmaus Mossley strategically, operationally and culturally, ensuring we remain a safe, sustainable and values‑led community where companions can thrive. You will work closely with staff, volunteers, companions and trustees to deliver our mission and strengthen the organisation for the future.

Key responsibilities

• Providing visible, hands‑on leadership across the community and social enterprise.
• Strengthening companion support, well‑being, training and move‑on pathways.
• Developing and delivering strategy informed by insight and future challenges.
• Ensuring financial sustainability, sound budgeting and strong risk management.
• Leading major site developments and long‑term maintenance of the mill.
• Overseeing our successful retail operation and exploring new enterprise opportunities.
• Maintaining compliance across safeguarding, health and safety and supported housing requirements.
• Building strong partnerships with local organisations, local authorities, housing providers, employers and Emmaus UK.

Who we are looking for

We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer:

• Senior leadership experience in a charity, social enterprise or similarly complex environment.
• A visible, hands‑on approach suited to a close‑knit, community‑based setting.
• Strong operational and organisational skills, including facilities and risk management.
• Financial literacy and experience overseeing budgets and compliance.
• A values‑led approach to managing and empowering staff and volunteers.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people or a commitment to learning trauma‑informed practice.
• Ability to navigate regulatory changes, including Supported Housing developments.
• Strong partnership‑building skills and the confidence to represent the organisation externally.
• Lived or professional experience of homelessness, social exclusion or complex needs is also valued.

Application

To view the full job description and person specification, download the job pack from the ‘How to Apply’ tab. For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners or Clare Chesworth.

Equality and inclusion

Emmaus Mossley is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We will send you an equality monitoring survey at the point of receiving your application and at the time of placement. All information will be held in strict confidence and will not be shared with anyone.