Chief Executive Officer

Bristol, Bristol City (On-site)
£60,000 - £65,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

At Bristol Mind, we believe nobody should face a mental health challenge alone.

This is an opportunity to lead the charity at a critical moment in its journey. We are a small, but highly influential organisation made up of passionate, diverse, and expert people.

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of mental health support across our geographical area, influence systems that affect people’s lives, and inspire a dedicated team committed to meaningful social impact 
that serves the needs of our communities. 


We are looking for a values-driven and strategic leader who combines vision with empathy, and who can build strong partnerships, empower people, and drive sustainable growth in an evolving sector.


As CEO, you will:

  • Provide inspiring and inclusive leadership across the organisation.
  • Champion mental health awareness and community wellbeing.
  • Strengthen partnerships with communities, funders, and stakeholders.
  • Lead innovation and growth while staying true to our mission, vision and 
  • values.
  • Support and develop a passionate and talented workforce.
  • Embed EDI, Lived Experience & Co-production into everything we do.

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Is an authentic and compassionate senior leader.
  • Has experience leading organisational strategy and change.
  • Can demonstrate strong income generation experience. 
  • Is an outstanding communicator and relationship builder.
  • Has a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and mental health.
Application resources
Organisation
Bristol Mind View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20
Posted on: 04 June 2026
Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Social Care / Development, Mental Health, Partnerships, Strategy, Sustainability, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work