Lister Steps at The Old Library – Chief Executive Officer

LCVS; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lister Steps at The Old Library seeks a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity into a bold new era. Working closely with a refreshed and energised board of trustees, the CEO will shape the next phase of the organisation’s development—building on strong foundations while ensuring sustainability and resilience for the future.

The successful candidate will bring strong strategic and leadership skills, proven fundraising and financial management experience, and a genuine commitment to

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity with a bold, strategic vision in partnership with a refreshed board
• Drive fundraising and financial management to ensure sustainability
• Inspire trust and collaboration across diverse community and cultural groups

Job description

Posts available: 1
Contract: 9 months (with option to extend, subject to funding and commercial revenue)
Term: Full-Time
Salary: Starting salary £35,000 with potential to develop to £40,000 pro rata (depending on skills and experience)
Hours per week: 35 hours
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Location: Lister Steps at the Old Library, Liverpool.

Employer Bio

Lister Steps at The Old Library is a value-led community charity established in 1997, originally founded by parents for parents to address the need for community services and affordable childcare in Liverpool. With nearly thirty years of history serving local people, Lister Steps has grown into a well-loved and trusted organisation delivering high-quality outcomes for some of the most disadvantaged communities in the Liverpool City Region.

Following the successful restoration of the Grade II listed Carnegie Library on Green Lane, L13 — funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and completed in 2020 — Lister Steps relocated to The Old Library, a stunning historic building redesigned with children and the community in mind. Today The Old Library is home to the Lister Steps Nursery, a café, event and conference space, lettable office space, community gardens, and a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, yoga, adult education and community events. Lister Steps reinvests its commercial income to support its charitable mission, with a vision to be the spark that makes its area a better place to live and work.

Job Summary

Is this your next step?

Lister Steps at The Old Library is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity into a bold new era. Working closely with a refreshed and energised board of trustees, the CEO will play a central role in shaping the next phase of the organisation’s development — building on strong foundations whilst ensuring Lister Steps remains sustainable, resilient and effective as the charity looks to the future.

The successful candidate will bring strong strategic and leadership skills, a proven track record in fundraising and financial management, and a genuine commitment to community-led change. They will be an empowering and values-led leader with the ability to inspire trust across professional, social and cultural groups — for the right person this provides a meaningful opportunity to lead with purpose and real impact.

Contact Details: Ann Beattie (Chair of the Board of Trustees) on [e-mail]