Chief Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are seeking to appoint a Chief Officer to lead the successful development and implementation of our strategic plan. The Chief Officer will be responsible for the direct management of Headway North Staffs, ensuring services are delivered in line with contracts and funder requirements, in order to achieve high quality outcomes for service users.

To deliver our plan, we are seeking a highly driven individual who can guide our organisation with determination, compassion and resilience. We need an effective communicator who is adept at building sustainable relationships with external stakeholders, whilst caring passionately about the services we deliver. We need a strong leader who will instil a positive experience for all our employees and volunteer workers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring appropriate governance and compliance with charity commission requirements and our obligations to our funders. Leadership experience in the charity sector or in a service organisation supporting people with disabilities is essential.

Are you/do you have?

• Knowledge and experience of the voluntary sector


• Direct experience of operational management in a health or social care sector and service providing organisation


• Experience of managing contracts


• Evidence of successful collaborative working with public sector management, professional practitioners and/or commissioners


• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally


• Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills and experience


• Strong skills in finance and budget management


• Understanding of Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Safeguarding processes