Chief Executive Officer Full Time

After 26 years of working in the charity, the last five being in the role of Caritas Care’s CEO, the current post holder will retire in the summer of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for a new leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West’s successful charities, Caritas Care.

About Caritas Care

Caritas Care has been established for 90 years and operates throughout Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. It is a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive.

About the Role

As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations
• Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities
• Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
• Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

About You

We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring:

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role
• A deep understanding of the charity, social care, or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding
• Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice.

Why join us?

• Lead a well-respected and impactful charity
• Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference
• Shape the future of services that change lives
• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Incremental salary scale progression
• Flexi-time and flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant)
• Birthday leave after 10 years’ service
• Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile
• Onsite free car parking

If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive, on 01772 732313.

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Closing date for applications: Tues 25 March 2025

Provisional interview date: Wed 9 & Thurs 10 April 2025

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