Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Are you passionate about improving health and social care services? Do you have the leadership skills to guide a forward-thinking organisation that puts service users at the heart of its work?

The charity is seeking an innovative and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase. The charity is dedicated to amplifying the voices of service users across health and social care sectors, ensuring they are listened to and their needs are met. As a key player in advocating for improved services, the charity works closely with local authorities, health and social care providers, and the community to ensure the most vulnerable have access to the care and support they deserve.

As CEO, you will have strategic and operational leadership over the charity, managing a dedicated and diverse team to deliver outstanding results. You will work closely with the Board, key stakeholders, and service users to ensure the charity continues to thrive while meeting the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

Key details:

Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 
Salary: Circa £70,000
Location: London
Contract: Permanent, full time

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and the effective use of resources.
• Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plan, in line with its mission to amplify the voices of health and social care service users.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with service users, commissioners, partners, and stakeholders, including local authorities, health professionals, and other community organisations.
• Ensure the charity’s financial sustainability, including effective budgeting, cash flow management, and risk management.
• Provide leadership to a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements, including governance and safeguarding standards.

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership experience at an executive or senior management level, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector.
• A deep understanding of the health and social care landscape, with experience working with service users, local authorities, or similar organisations.
• Proven strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with experience driving organisational growth and change.
• Excellent financial management skills, with a track record in budgeting, forecasting, and managing resources efficiently.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 18th November 2024.

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.