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This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led and dynamic leader to become CEO of our client and guide them in their mission to make a positive impact on the mental health and well-being of their communities.
About Us
Our client is an independent mental health charity that supports people facing mental health and wellbeing challenges. Part of a national mental health charity network and a regional partnership, their goal is to ensure that individuals do not face mental health issues alone and can live free from stigma and discrimination.
About The Role
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an empathetic leader to shape their strategy and cultivate a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and support, fostering a spirit of celebration for achievements across all teams.
- Your leadership will both shape their strategic vision and deliver their operational plans, ensuring robust governance and championing diversity and inclusivity.
- You will also spearhead the efficient, effective, and safe management of the organisation, in line with their mission, strategy, and values.
- Committed to mental health advocacy, you will elevate their impact for service users through meaningful co-production of services and by your ability to build effective relationships with partners and commissioners.
- Collaborating closely with their dedicated Board of Trustees and experienced Senior Leadership team, you will oversee resource management, finances, and operations, upholding the highest standards throughout and ensuring their growth and long term sustainability.
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About You
- Experienced as a CEO/senior leader in a similar sized (or larger) voluntary organisation or an organisation delivering services into the sector or working closely with the voluntary sector
- Passionate about our client's mission of ensuring that people do not face mental health and emotional wellbeing issues alone and are free from stigma and discrimination
- Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient, and people-centred leader
- Experience of supporting teams through change
- Strong financial acumen, able to develop and monitor/evaluate financial plans, budgets, management accounts, etc.
- Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability
- Proven track record of successful business development/fundraising
- Able to balance strategic oversight with operational grip
- Experience of the demands of governance and compliance, including working with Boards of Trustees/NEDs
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector
Benefits
- Auto-enrolment Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the organisation
- Opportunities for hybrid working after an initial embedding period
- Training and development opportunities
- A commitment to providing wellbeing opportunities in support of staff, including an Employee Assistance Programme
How To Apply
Our client is being supported by a recruitment partner in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter. You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV.
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Please respond to the following areas in your cover letter:
- Your familiarity with mental health and wellbeing challenges and how this resonates for you
- Your experience/knowledge in relation to the Person Specification
Please note that the focus will be on your demonstrable experience and potential in the areas listed under the Person Specification and candidates are not expected to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.
Our client would discourage you from deselecting yourself if you are in doubt about meeting all the criteria. If you have specific questions about the role, please contact the recruitment team handling this vacancy.
Interviews
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday July 27 2026, and the candidate assessment schedule is anticipated as follows:
- Longlisting interviews will be held throughout the advertising phase up to and immediately after the above closing date – online
- First interviews with our client will be held on Friday August 7 or August 14 in-person at their offices
- Final interviews with the Board are planned for Friday August 14 or, week commencing August 24 2026 – online
Candidates are encouraged to apply early for the role where possible.
Inclusion
Our client wants you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, please contact them so they can support you appropriately.
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