Cheif Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £55,000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon – hybrid working (minimum two days per week in the Exeter office)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 27th November at 5pm
Interview date: Tuesday 8th December

An opportunity to lead meaningful change

Disability Together is looking for an inspiring, collaborative and values-led Chief Executive to lead our charity into its next chapter.

For more than 35 years, we have worked alongside Disabled and d/Deaf people to challenge barriers, champion rights and create opportunities for people to live independent, fulfilling lives.

Formerly Living Options Devon, we are a well-established, user-led charity working across Devon and beyond. Through advocacy, information and advice, wellbeing services, community engagement, training and accessibility initiatives, we support thousands of people each year to have a voice and live life their way.

With a strong foundation, a committed team and a proud history of making a difference, we are now looking for someone who can build on our achievements and help shape our future.

The opportunity

As Chief Executive, you will work closely with our Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers and the people we support to develop and deliver a new long-term strategy for Disability Together.

You will provide clear, inclusive leadership, ensuring our services remain high-quality, responsive and sustainable in an increasingly challenging environment.

This is an opportunity to shape an organisation's future, strengthen partnerships, explore new opportunities and ensure that the voices and experiences of Disabled and d/Deaf people remain at the heart of everything we do.

Your priorities will include:

• Providing strategic direction and leading organisational development and change.
• Strengthening financial sustainability, developing income opportunities and making effective use of resources.
• Inspiring and supporting our people, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and positive organisational culture.
• Building strong relationships with commissioners, funders, partners and communities.
• Championing disability equality, accessibility and meaningful involvement in decisions that affect people's lives.
• Working effectively with the Board to ensure strong governance, accountability and organisational performance.

What we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who combines strategic vision and sound financial judgement with an authentic, approachable and inclusive leadership style.

You will bring experience of leading people and organisations through change, managing resources and organisational performance, and building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be comfortable balancing ambition with financial realities, making thoughtful decisions and empowering others to contribute their skills and ideas.

Above all, you will share our commitment to disability equality and understand the importance of ensuring that people with lived experience shape the services and decisions that affect them.

We welcome applications from people with different professional backgrounds and career paths who can demonstrate the leadership experience, values and capabilities needed for this role.

What we offer

You will join a dedicated and experienced team in a supportive, purpose-driven organisation where your leadership can make a genuine difference.  We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

How to apply

To find out more about the opportunity, please download our job description from our website, which provides further information about Disability Together, the role and what we're looking for.

Then complete an application form from our website and email it to us

Closing date: Friday 27th November at 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 8th December

If you would welcome an informal and confidential conversation about the role with our current Chief Executive or Chair of Trustees, please contact us via email and we will be happy to arrange this.

Our commitment to inclusion

Disability Together is a user-led organisation and a Disability Confident Leader. We particularly welcome applications from Disabled and d/Deaf people and encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us if you require information in an alternative format, communication support or reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Because every ability matters.