Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charitable organization is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to support the Chief Executive Officer and strengthen leadership. The ideal candidate will have considerable senior management experience and proven people management skills. This role is key to maintaining high-quality services and ensuring the organization remains responsive to its mission and values. A commitment to empowering others is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant senior level management experience is essential.
• Proven experience in mentoring and supporting staff.
• Ability to maintain high quality services within resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Executive Officer and strengthen leadership.
• Drive long-term strategic goals and ensure values are upheld.
• Lead service managers and operational teams effectively.

Skills

People management experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership style adaptability

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and experienced team at Health for All. We are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to support the current Chief Executive Officer and strengthen the senior leadership of our charity. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managers and Trustees, you will play a key role in driving our long‑term strategic goals and ensuring our values remain at the heart of everything we do.

A passionate, dedicated leader? Committed to our ethos, values and mission? Skilled in mentoring, supporting and empowering others? Looking for a leadership role within the charity sector? Ready to take on a new and rewarding challenge? You will provide strong effective leadership to service managers and operational teams, ensuring decisions are made responsibly within available financial and organisational resources. This role is central to maintaining high quality services and supporting the continued success and sustainability of Health for All.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant senior level management experience
• Proven people management experience
• A collaborative, adaptable and inclusive leadership style
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• The ability to develop partnerships that enhance our work and impact, We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.