Chief Executive Officer | Oasis Community Housing

Peridot Partners; North East; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate and mission-driven CEO to lead efforts in tackling homelessness. This pivotal role involves setting strategic directions, fostering a values-driven culture, and ensuring operational excellence. The successful candidate will have senior leadership experience in the homelessness or voluntary sector, with a strong focus on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of nearly 1,300 individuals facing homelessness annually, driving transformation through supported accommodation and community initiatives. If you're a dynamic leader with a Christian ethos, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in the homelessness, housing, or voluntary sector.
• Strong track record in strategic planning and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Set the charity’s strategic direction and ensure its growth.
• Lead a dedicated team and oversee operational excellence.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership in Homelessness Sector

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Chief Executive Officer Oasis Community Housing

Oasis Community Housing seeks an inspiring and dedicated CEO to lead our mission, drive growth, and champion our Christian response to homelessness.

• Location: Based in North East (involves national travel)
• Salary: £68,000 – £73,000 per annum according to experience and Oasis salary structure

Oasis Community Housing is at a pivotal moment, with significant opportunities for growth and innovation. We seek a dynamic, mission-driven leader who can balance strategic vision with hands-on engagement to be our next CEO.

As CEO, you will drive our mission of tackling homelessness and transforming lives and lead a values-driven, people-first organisation with a deep Christian ethos, ensuring our trauma-informed and person-centred services continue to provide life-changing support to those in need.

You will be a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader with senior leadership experience in the homelessness, housing, or voluntary sector. You will demonstrate expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

About the role

As CEO, you will set the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring its continued growth and impact while upholding our Christian ethos. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee operational excellence, and champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and trauma-informed support.

You will forge strong relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for OCH. With services spanning North East and South East England, your leadership will directly influence the lives of nearly 1,300 people facing homelessness each year and drive our mission of transforming lives through supported accommodation, support, and community.

Who we are looking for

As CEO for Oasis Community Housing, you will be values-led with senior leadership experience in the homelessness, housing, or voluntary sector. You will have a strong track record in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to navigate complex funding environments and drive sustainable growth.

A practising Christian, you will embody OCH’s ethos, providing servant-hearted leadership and fostering an inclusive, mission-driven culture.

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally maximum 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.

Please ensure that your application is emailed to [e-mail], inserting Application: Oasis Community Housing — Chief Executive Officer into the subject field. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 2-3 days.

Timetable

Closing date: 9 a.m. Tuesday 6th May 2025
Candidates informed of outcome: Tuesday 13th May 2025
First stage interviews: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May 2025
Second stage interviews: Monday 2nd June 2025