Strategic Chief Executive — Community Mental Health

Charity Finance Group; Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Charity Finance Group seeks an experienced Chief Executive to lead this community-focused mental health charity. The role supports the Board of Trustees to fulfil the mission, ensure high-quality services, and drive community engagement across the organisation.

The post requires strong leadership, budgeting, and governance experience, with a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding. Location is office-based, with line management of staff and volunteers, and a focus on securing sustainable

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification; proven leadership experience in one or more organisations.
• Experience in managing Budgets, Risk, Quality and safety.
• Experience leading outcomes-based management processes.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for operational, service and performance management.
• Support and develop all members of the organisation.
• Ensure excellent communication between all stakeholders.
• Model trust, support and respect within the organisation.
• Develop, implement and review policies including induction and training.
• Work with the Board to improve quality standards and reputation.
• Coordinate with the Company Secretary and Chair to comply with governance and law.
• Supervise staff, students and volunteers.
• Plan, implement and evaluate the organisation’s Business Plan and fundraising opportunities.
• Foster relationships with funders and partner organisations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Charity Finance Group seeks an experienced Chief Executive to lead this community-focused mental health charity. The role supports the Board of Trustees to fulfil the mission, ensure high-quality services, and drive community engagement across the organisation.

The post requires strong leadership, budgeting, and governance experience, with a commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding. Location is office-based, with line management of staff and volunteers, and a focus on securing sustainable