CEO YMCA Newcastle

YMCA; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 1 135 000 - 10 000 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth organization in Newcastle is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership. The CEO will manage youth housing and community services, ensuring financial sustainability while promoting positive social change. Candidates should have at least five years of senior management experience and a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday

Annual season ticket

Gym membership

Flexible working policy

Company pension

Health care scheme

Qualifications

• At least five years of senior management experience in a complex organisation.
• Track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for YMCA Newcastle.
• Ensure financial sustainability and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Build partnerships with funders and local authorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

Job Title : CEO YMCA Newcastle

Location : Newcastle

Salary : TBC

Weekly Hours : TBC

Reference : YMC1157145

About YMCA Newcastle

YMCA Newcastle is part of the global YMCA Movement one of the worlds oldest and largest youth organisations and has been empowering young people in the city for over 170 years. As an independent local charity we deliver a diverse range of youth and community services across Newcastle including youth work housing and social enterprise. Our housing portfolio includes supported accommodation and outreach programmes alongside private rented flats managed in partnership with a local managing agent.

Our mission is simple but powerful : to empower young people and strengthen communities so that everyone can belong contribute and thrive.

The Role

We are seeking a visionary, compassionate and inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead YMCA Newcastle into its next chapter. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership ensuring that our organisation continues to deliver high‑quality impactful services while remaining financially sustainable.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of YMCA Newcastles youth housing and community services.
• Managing supported housing provision.
• Acting as the Ofsted Responsible Officer and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Overseeing financial management, budgeting, reporting and income generation.
• Building strong partnerships with funders, local authorities and community stakeholders.
• Promoting, developing and expanding youth work provision across Newcastle and in time Gateshead.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team fostering a culture of inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement.
• Managing commercial interests including a block of 22 flats in partnership with a managing agent.

About You

You’ll be a dynamic, values‑driven leader with at least five years senior management experience in a complex or multidisciplinary organisation. You will combine strategic vision with hands‑on operational understanding and have a track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision. Financial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are essential.

Why Join Us

• Lead a historic and impactful charity with a bold vision for the future.
• Work alongside a dedicated team and supportive Board committed to positive social change.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, values‑based culture.
• Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across Newcastle.

How to Apply

To apply and to receive a recruitment pack with detailed information please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to

Closing date : Monday 8th December

YMCA Newcastle is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Generous holiday
• Annual season ticket
• Gym membership
• Flexible working policy
• Company pension
• Health care scheme

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50001 - 999999999