Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Volunteer Centre; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Leeds is searching for a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to provide strong leadership and support the Chief Executive. This role involves managing service teams, ensuring high-quality services, and driving the charity's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have significant senior management experience, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style. This position offers a full-time role with potential for growth into the Chief Executive position.

Qualifications

• Significant senior level management experience.
• Proven people management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong effective leadership to service managers and operational teams.
• Ensure decisions are made responsibly within available financial and organisational resources.
• Drive long-term strategic goals of the charity.

Skills

Leadership skills

People management

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Relationship building

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.

Are you…

• 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.

• Hours: Full Time – 35 hours Monday to Friday
• Base: Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre, Middleton, Leeds
• Closing Date: Friday 19 December 2025 at 12 noon
• First interviews: Expected in early January 2026

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

There is scope for this role to evolve over time into the Chief Executive position, offering an exciting development opportunity for the right candidate.

To find out more about this role and the full job specification, please download our: Recruitment Pack

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form: Application Form

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 19th December 2025