Interim Chief Executive

Interim Chief Executive at a c.£2m regional charity providing clinical services - 6-month FTC

Location: West Midlands

Remuneration: Circa £70,000, pro-rata (PAYE)

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract, possible extension

Start: Immediate / as soon as feasible. Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.

Role summary

Bring immediate, credible senior leadership to stabilise a c.£2m regional charity providing clinical services going through a leadership transition: ensure continued delivery of safe, high-quality services, support outgoing acting lead through handover, resolve internal conflict, protect reputation and clinical/regulatory standards.

Key priorities (30-90 days)

• Operational stability & visible leadership - provide day-to-day executive presence; reassure staff and volunteers.

• Protect clinical governance & compliance - ensure CQC, data protection and health & safety obligations are met.

• People stabilisation & conflict resolution - reset relationships within and between teams; coach and support senior managers.

• Manage HR / disciplinary interface - work with Board and retained HR/legal advisers to ensure fair, robust handling of ongoing personnel issues (you will not be the investigating officer).

• Safeguard income & reputation - maintain income generation performance; be the external point of contact for commissioners and other key supporters.

• Deliver clear handover pack - present operational recommendations and an organisational readiness assessment to trustees at assignment end.

Authority & mandate

• Full interim executive authority for operational and strategic decisions within agreed delegated limits.

• Will report to the Chair of Trustees / Board

• Can commission short-term external specialist advisers with Board approval.

Essential experience & attributes

Essential

• Proven senior leadership experience in health or social care, ideally within the charity / not-for-profit sector.

• A track record of guiding organisations through periods of change, including stabilising teams and resolving conflict.

• Strong and practical HR experience, with confidence working alongside legal and HR advisers.

• Financial awareness appropriate to a c. £2m organisation, including budget oversight and prioritisation.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

• High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and personal integrity.

• A calm, grounded leadership style with the ability to bring people with you.

• Right to work in the UK and ability to travel to site.

Desirable

• Previous interim CEO or turnaround experience.

• Familiarity with CQC requirements and clinical governance frameworks.

Checks & practicalities

• Enhanced DBS, two employer references, right to work and satisfactory pre-start checks will be required.

• Expectation of confidentiality and non-approach to staff/volunteers prior to initial discussions.

How to apply / process

Please send a CV and a short covering note (around 500 words) outlining your availability, why you are a fit for the brief, and salary expectation to: .

Due to the need for an immediate start, applications will be considered and interviews arranged on a rolling basis; early conversations are encouraged.

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.