Chief Executive Officer (Nominated Individual) – Part Time

Reports to: Chair of Board of Trustees
Hours: 22.5 hours with option for flexible working

Salary: £67,665 pro rata

Role Summary

The CEO is responsible for the organisation’s overall administration, financial management and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver the organisation’s long-term strategy, budget and business plan. This senior role provides leadership across the organisation, ensuring all activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, while working cohesively as part of the senior leadership triumvirate.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the organisation’s strategic growth and development.
• Identify opportunities to develop and expand services.
• Ensure the organisation operates safely and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with trustees, staff, volunteers, service users and the wider community.

Board & Governance

• Keep the Board, Chair and Committees informed of key operational, financial and strategic matters.
• Implement decisions agreed by the Board and Committees.
• Keep the Board updated on changes within the care and business sectors.
• Support the Board with workforce and HR planning.
• Oversee tendering processes to support the organisation’s growth and stability.
• Act as the CQC Nominated Individual and work with the Home Manager to maintain CQC compliance.

Promoting the Charity

• Build the organisation’s profile and develop new networking opportunities.
• Build relationships with existing and potential funders.
• Work with the Marketing & Fundraising Manager on fundraising opportunities.
• Lead the organisation’s communications and marketing activity.
• Build relationships with Health and Social Care services and Universities to create new opportunities.

Skills & Qualities Required

• A commitment towards improving the lives of people who reside within the Charlotte Straker Project.
• A proven track record of managing a ‘complex organisation’.
• 3 years experience at senior management level or organisational leadership level.
• A proven track record in financial management, income generation, delivering results at senior management level, project management and service delivery.
• Knowledge of charity governance, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Outstanding effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, and ability to engage with and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• A strong team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to follow direction from the Trustees.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to maintain professional standards of ethics and confidentiality in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees/Directors
• Experience of financial systems and Sage/ Zero accounting software
• Working knowledge of the Social Care and voluntary sector, its key challenges
• Knowledge and understanding of groups and services required for care of the elderly.

Benefits

• Sovereign Healthcare – Asset Package (including Optical/Dental/Physiotherapy support & access to counselling)
• PIN Payment – for Registered HCP.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Christmas Bonus – paid along with the Christmas wage payment.
• Loyalty Bonus – paid from years five to ten.

To Apply:

Please submit a CV along with a supporting statement outlining why you wish to join our team and the key skills you would bring to the role.

• Address: Cookson Close, Corbridge, NE45 5HB
• Phone: 01434 633999
• Email: office@charlottestraker.org.uk

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Chair, please get in touch.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd of October 2026