Chief Officer at Care & Repair Cardiff & The Vale

Chief Officer at Care & Repair Cardiff & The Vale

Agency: Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale

Location: Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Salary: £59,732 per annum

Hours: 35 hours

About the role

Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale is a respected, mission-led charity working across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to support older and vulnerable people to live independently in safe, warm and accessible homes.

Every day, our work enables people to remain safe, independent and connected to their communities. Behind every adaptation, repair or casework intervention is a person whose quality of life is improved. As Chief Officer, you will be leading an organisation that makes that difference possible.

Working in partnership with Welsh Government, local authorities, health boards and third-sector partners, we deliver practical, technical and casework services that have tangible and lasting impact.

We are now seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase of development, sustainability and growth.

Lead With Purpose. Deliver Impact That Matters The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chair and Board of Trustees, the Chief Officer will provide strategic direction, organisational leadership and financial stewardship to ensure the long-term sustainability, resilience and effectiveness of the organisation.

This is a broad and senior leadership role combining:

• Strategic planning and organisational development
• Charity and company governance at Board level
• Financial leadership, budgeting and long-term sustainability planning
• Funding strategy, income diversification and partnership development
• Risk management, compliance and regulatory oversight
• You will take overall responsibility for ensuring the organisation's financial stability, governance integrity and strategic direction.

The Chief Officer will also act as a Director of the charity's social enterprise, Care & Repair Home Improvement Services Ltd, and fulfil associated statutory duties under the Companies Act 2006.

You will act as the organisation's accountable officer, ensuring statutory, regulatory and safeguarding responsibilities are always met, while serving as the key interface between Trustees and staff.

You will represent Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale within regional and national forums, contributing to sector dialogue and ensuring the organisation remains progressive and influential amongst its peers.

What Success Will Look Like

In your first 12 months, you will:

• Strengthen financial resilience and income sustainability
• Embed robust governance, compliance and risk management frameworks
• Develop and implement a clear, forward-looking strategic plan
• Build trusted, strategic relationships with key statutory partners and funders
• Provide visible, stable and values-led leadership to the team
• Identify opportunities for service innovation and sustainable growth
• Ensure services continue to deliver measurable, high-quality outcomes

About You

This role would suit an experienced Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Managing Director or Senior Director who has led an organisation, service or division of comparable complexity and accountability.

You will demonstrate:

• Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, housing, social care, public sector or other regulated, purpose-driven environments
• Substantial experience reporting to and advising a Board at senior level
• Strong financial management capability, including budgeting, cash flow oversight and sustainability planning
• Experience operating within governance and regulatory frameworks
• Experience of income generation, funding strategy or commercial sustainability
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
• Integrity, credibility and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable communities
• Experience within housing, health, community services or other sectors supporting regulated or vulnerable client groups is highly desirable.

We welcome applications from leaders with transferable skills who are motivated by purpose and social impact.

Why Join Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale?

• Lead an organisation with genuine and visible community impact
• Work alongside a committed and engaged Board of Trustees
• Shape future strategy and long-term sustainability
• Operate within a collaborative and mission-driven culture
• Make a direct and meaningful difference to people's lives

This role offers an experienced leader the opportunity to bring their professional expertise, commercial discipline and governance strength to a mission-driven organisation where impact, integrity and community outcomes sit at the heart of every decision.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose in a role where your leadership will matter every day.

Additional Information

• Permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
• Role is primarily office and community-based across Cardiff & Vale, with hybrid flexibility where appropriate
• Full UK driving licence required
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates who require them.

How to apply

To apply, please submit:

• A CV
• A supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria