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Chief Executive Officer - The Brain Charity Location: Liverpool-based - occasional travel across Merseyside and the UK Salary: £75,000 per annum + 10% company pension Contract: permanent, full-time Are you ready to lead a values-driven charity that supports people affected by neurological conditions and their families across Merseyside and nationally? The Brain Charity is a Liverpool-based national charity supporting adults, children and their families affected by any of more than 600 neurological and related conditions. Founded in 1993 by neurologists at The Walton Centre, we have grown a centre-based offer, hospital liaison roles and a national information, training and support service - from practical welfare and legal advice, counselling and rehabilitation (Neuro Gym) to peer connection via The Brain Food Café and employer/school training. We put lived experience, co-production and neuro-inclusive practice at the heart of everything we do: more than half of our staff and many of our volunteers have lived experience of neurological conditions. As our next Chief Executive, you will: Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver a 3-5 year strategy and an operational plan with clear priorities that secures the charity's long-term impact and sustainable growth. Values leadership: Model and embed the charity's person-centred, inclusive and co-productive values across services and culture. Growth & income diversification: Lead development of diverse income streams - fundraising, legacies and commercial activity - to strengthen financial resilience. Partnerships & advocacy: Strengthen senior relationships with NHS partners, local authorities, commissioners and wider stakeholders; amplify the charity's voice in neuro-health and community settings. Service quality & impact: Embed rigorous outcome measurement, quality assurance and contract compliance so our impact drives commissioning and service development. People leadership: Stabilise staff morale, lead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team, and promote wellbeing and inclusive working practices. Governance & financial stewardship: Provide timely, high-quality reporting to the Board; oversee budgeting, forecasting and risk management to safeguard financial sustainability. Who you are: An experienced Chief Executive or senior director with a minimum of three years' experience at CEO or equivalent level. Proven track record of winning and managing commissioned contracts and delivering against local authority or health contracts. Skilled at building strategic partnerships and commanding credibility with senior stakeholders across health, local government and the voluntary sector. Confident at leading turnaround and financial sustainability work - experienced in budgeting, forecasting and making difficult decisions when needed. A values-led, collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to co-production and inclusion. Why The Brain Charity? Lead a respected, person-centred organisation with a unique, wide-ranging offer across advice, emotional support, rehabilitation, social connection and national training. A high-impact role where you can stabilise the organisation, professionalise fundraising and scale services strategically. Liverpool-based centre with hybrid working and national reach - a chance to influence neuro-health practice and commissioning across the UK. For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 19th January 2026 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.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Devon in Sight Devon in Sight (The Devon County Association for the Blind) was established in 1925 and has a long and proud history of serving people who are blind and partially sighted and their families in Devon. Our aim is to support people on their sight loss journey by focusing on our four key service areas of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Independent Living, Health & Wellbeing, and Influencing Change (Making Devon a better place for people affected by sight loss to live and work). The Role: As our long-standing Chief Executive Officer prepares for retirement, we are seeking an experienced senior manager to take over the leadership of this dynamic and innovative charity. The Chief Executive Officer will be based at the charitys head office in Splatford, Exeter. You will be responsible to the Board of Trustees and will represent, promote and support the charity, whilst ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of operations and future growth. You will need to work flexibly and strategically to assist the organisation to achieve its strategic priorities, develop and grow. We are looking for someone who is a confident and empathetic manager with previous experience gained within a charity setting. You will be a natural and inspiring communicator, equally confident in networking with our stakeholders, talking to the people we support and writing compelling content. In addition, you will be computer literate and financially astute, able to work with a Board of Trustees, attend their meetings and provide them with timely and accurate information. Job Type: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week). Location: Unit 3, Splatford Barton, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7XY. Salary: £46,500. Other Benefits: - Annual Leave entitlement is 25 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays. Additional leave days are awarded after 2, 5 and 10 years service. - Some flexible, remote working can be negotiated. - A pension scheme that includes a 3% employer contribution with the option of joining our Salary Sacrifice Scheme to increase this. - A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). - A nominated free car parking space at our current premises. Key Responsibilities: - Strategy & Governance: Developing and implementing the charitys vision, mission, values and strategic priorities in partnership with the Trustees. - Operational Leadership: Overseeing service delivery, maintaining our Matrix Standard Accreditation, and monitoring services we provide to ensure they are always to a high standard. - Financial & Fundraising: Managing budgets, maintaining compliance, and leading fundraising strategies (Individual Trusts & Grants, Legacies, Community and Corporate Fundraising and Legacy management). - Compliance & Risk: Ensuring the charity strictly adheres to statutory, legal (GDPR, Charities Act, Companies Act), and safeguarding requirements. - Partnerships & Advocacy: Acting as the "voice of blind and partially sighted people in Devon", building relationships with key stakeholders across the Health & Social Care and Third Sector. - People Management: HR, recruitment, managing and supporting staff and volunteers. How to Apply If you are a supportive and proactive leader, passionate about making a real difference to the lives of people affected by sight loss across Devon, we want to hear from you! For a full application pack, including job description, application letter and application forms, and to apply, please click the Apply button shown to be taken to our website. Closing Date for Applications: Noon on Friday 2nd January 2026 Interviews for this position will be held on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th January 2026, in person, at the Devon in Sight Head Office in Kennford, Exeter. Other organisations may call this role Chief Executive, Charity Chief Executive, Managing Director, MD, Charity Director, Chief Operating Officer, or Director of Operations. JBRP1_UKTJ

Chief Executive Officer - The Abbey Centre Location: The Abbey Centre, Westminster, London (site-based role, flexible working available) Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 per annum Contract: Permanent (Full-time, 37.5 hours/week; regular evening attendance for events as required) Could you lead a much-loved community hub through its next chapter of stability, growth and civic impact? About The Abbey Centre Our charity has served the community of south Westminster since 1948 and has occupied The Abbey Centre building, a converted Victorian public bath house a stone's throw from Westminster Abbey, since 1991. We are a site-based community hub and social enterprise, combining community services, training and outreach with venue hire, an on-site café and catering to generate income that supports our charitable work. We work across employability, health and wellbeing, volunteering and practical support for vulnerable residents; the Centre welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, and sees over 1,000 visits each week. Our strong partnerships with Westminster City Council, statutory bodies and corporate donors underpin commissioned activity and solidify our position as a trusted local delivery partner. This is an opportunity for a visionary but hands-on leader to preserve the Centre's warm, inclusive culture and outstanding reputation while further professionalising systems, developing our income, and shaping a multi-year strategy that secures the building and grows impact. As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will: Strategy & Impact: lead a collaborative listening phase and then develop and deliver a 3-5 year strategy and rolling business plan that defines the Centre's core offer and impact targets. Governance & Finance: own the annual budget and medium-term financial modelling, deliver full-cost recovery across activity lines and present timely, accurate management information to trustees. Operational Leadership: ensure continuity of community services, venue trading and café operations and strengthen operational systems including safeguarding, H&S and business continuity. Income Generation: drive commercial performance of venue hire, events and catering, professionalise fundraising (major donors, legacies, corporate partnerships) and lead bids for multi-year statutory contracts. Community & Partnerships: sustain and deepen strategic relationships with Westminster City Council, commissioners, local partners and corporate supporters to secure commissioned work and philanthropic income. Estate Stewardship: manage day-to-day stewardship of the Centre's significant ageing building, overseeing maintenance, lease/compliance obligations and contractor relationships. People & Culture: build a cohesive senior team, embed clear role accountabilities, performance management and development, and protect the Centre's welcoming culture while managing change. Brand & Profile: act as a visible ambassador locally and with funders to raise the Centre's profile and champion its social value. Who you are: A seasoned senior leader with proven experience in a small/medium charity, community organisation or social enterprise that combines front-line delivery with significant premises/estate responsibility. Demonstrable track record of leading strategic development and delivering organisational growth while balancing hands-on operational leadership. Strong commercial and earned-income expertise, with experience of running successful commercial - ideally site-based - operations. Confident in winning and managing statutory contracts and multi-year grant programmes; credible with local authorities, commissioners and corporate partners. Financially literate with direct budget and cash-flow accountability and experience of full-cost recovery modelling. A collaborative, visible and warm ambassador who builds trust quickly, communicates clearly and can present concise management information to trustees. Why The Abbey Centre? A powerful mission: deliver practical services, companionship and opportunity for south Westminster residents in a civic, high-impact setting. A prominent, historic central Westminster location and a cherished community building offering scope for strategic estate planning and growth. A warm, loyal staff team and an engaged board navigating a positive leadership transition. A social enterprise model where successful trading directly funds frontline services and creates a platform for entrepreneurial leadership. The opportunity to shape a multi-year strategy that secures the long-term future of the charity and grows its impact in the community. For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 12th January 2026 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.