Director of Services and Deputy CEO

HARRIS HILL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London charity is seeking a Director of Services and Deputy CEO to work closely with the CEO in driving strategic direction and leading Health, Wellbeing, and Community Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the charity or public sector, with a strong track record in business development and partnership building. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected charity and develop as a future CEO, supported by a collaborative team and competitive package.

Qualifications

• Must have senior leadership experience in the charity, public, or community sector.
• Demonstrable track record in delivering health, wellbeing, or community services.
• Proven skills in business development and securing income.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO to drive organisational strategy.
• Oversee service delivery, impact, and quality.
• Lead business development and income generation.

Skills

Senior leadership in charity sector

Experience delivering health services

Business development

Partnership building

Strategic communication

Job description

Harris Hill is supporting a leading London charity to recruit a new Director of Services and Deputy CEO.

Salary: £65,000 + pension · Full time · Kensington & Chelsea (hybrid)

In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with the CEO to drive organisational strategy, lead high-quality Health, Wellbeing and Community Services, and ensure the charity continues to grow, innovate and deliver real impact for older people.

You’ll oversee service delivery, impact and quality, lead business development and income generation, and build strong partnerships across the NHS, local authority and voluntary sectors. You’ll also provide compassionate leadership to managers and teams, champion co-production, and deputise for the CEO when required.

We’re looking for:

• A senior leader from the charity, public or community sector
• Experience delivering health, wellbeing or community services
• Strong track record in business development and securing income
• Excellent partnership-building, strategic and communication skills
• A values-led, collaborative leader with commercial acumen

Why apply?

A unique chance to shape the future of a respected local charity, drive innovation and impact, and develop as a future CEO — with a supportive culture, ambitious team and competitive package.

For more information, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Deadline: Wednesday 7th January at 9am

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.