Deputy Chief Executive Officer

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Durham (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 5%

Job summary

Age UK County Durham is seeking a confident Deputy Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic direction and steer day-to-day operations across the organisation. Based in County Durham, this permanent, full-time role offers a salary of £50,000 per annum plus up to 5% pension contribution.

The successful candidate will build relationships, lead key projects, and drive the organisation's growth and impact. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board to shape strategy, ensure

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026 - 16:00

Based: Durham

Salary: £50,000 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: County Durham

Role description: Chief Executive / Director

Deputy Chief Executive Officer (26.09)

37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30am–4.30pm, Friday 8.30am–4.00pm)

£50,000 per annum plus up to 5% pension contribution to Organisation’s Pension Scheme.

Age UK County Durham has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, responsible for strategic direction and operations.

Age UK County Durham is looking for an individual who is passionate about the organisation’s cause and committed to supporting people aged 50+. We are keen to find an individual who will support the organisation to deliver the strategies to grow and develop the organisation.

This opportunity would suit someone who has the natural ability to build relationships and possesses excellent organisational skills. You will have a positive can-do attitude and willingness to help with varied projects and challenges.

If you would like to have informal chat about the position before completing the forms, please let us know by calling 0191 386 3856 and ask to speak to the Chief Executive Officer.

The post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026 no later than 4.00pm / Interview date: Week commencing 5 October 2026

For an application pack please contact us via email [e-mail] or download your application pack from our website https://www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/about-us/work-for-us/

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing our employees and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity No 1122008

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