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Chief Executive Officer
Hollybank Trust
West Yorkshire
Salary £120,000-£140,000
This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to https://hollybanktrust.gs-attract.com/ until the closing date of 09:00, Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Lead with purpose. Transform lives. Shape the future.
Hollybank Trust is one of the UK's leading specialist charities, providing outstanding education, residential care, therapies and enrichment opportunities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. With a proud history and an ambitious future, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our next chapter of growth, innovation and impact.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and inspirational leadership to a complex organisation dedicated to helping people live lives full of dignity, achievement and opportunity. You will champion quality, safeguarding and inclusion, while ensuring long-term sustainability, commercial growth and operational excellence.
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Role Overview
We are looking for a values-driven leader with significant executive experience in a complex, regulated environment. You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, a track record of developing new opportunities and partnerships, and the ability to inspire people behind a shared vision.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with genuine social impact. Every decision you make will help shape brighter futures for the people Hollybank supports and the families who depend on its services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead with strategic vision and commercial acumen.
- Inspire and lead a complex organisation with confidence, empathy, and ambition.
- Develop high-performing teams and new income streams.
- Navigate a demanding and evolving environment with resilience and judgement.
- Share Hollybank's commitment to improving the lives of people with profound and multiple disabilities.
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Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an inspiring and visible Chief Executive, capable of leading a complex organisation with confidence, empathy, and ambition. They will have a proven track record of delivering organisational growth, building high-performing teams, and developing new income streams. They will also have the resilience and judgement required to navigate a demanding and evolving environment.
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Ready to make a lasting difference?
If you are an ambitious, compassionate, and courageous leader who can combine commercial success with an unwavering commitment to improving lives, we would love to hear from you.
Click Apply and help lead Hollybank Trust into its next era of excellence, innovation, and impact.
Closing date: 09:00, Tuesday 1st September 2026
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