CEO

CEO

Are you passionate about helping older people to live well in later life? Do you also have the strategic skills and operational experience to make a real difference at our charity as CEO? Then we'd love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to use your senior leadership experience to support the local community. You'll have the ability to recognise the needs and opportunities to develop the range of services we offer as well as the commercial acumen to ensure the financial sustainability of our charity. 

So, if you are a visionary and practical leader, ready to contribute to the next phase of our journey, we want to learn more about you.

Position: CEO

Location: Sutton SM1 4LE (Flexible working possible with a minimum of three days in the office. A four-day week would be considered for the right candidate) 

Hours: Full-time (35hrs/week),

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum    

Duration: Permanent                                         

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March     

What matters?

Join an organisation whose vision is of a Sutton where every older person lives well, feeling connected and valued with the confidence and support they need to thrive. The mission is to ensure that later life is lived with dignity, purpose, and independence.

The team champion positive ageing, promote mental well-being, and advocate for change where needed. They celebrate the diverse cultures, communities and environments that make up society.

Values live at the heart of everything. They form part of the culture, shaping the organisation and staff and volunteers:

• compassionate
• generous
• honest
• resourceful
• respectful
• united
• local

If you join the team

You’ll be part of a charity that supports its staff and volunteers to develop professionally and to learn new skills. You can enjoy an open and participative working environment, and as CEO, you’ll encourage this.

You will have a dedicated and experienced support network which includes the Board Chair, and a strong senior management team. We want you to bring inspiring and compassionate leadership, building success in a positive and inclusive organisational culture.

Joining here means a commitment to advancing the mission of the charity and making a lasting impact on the well-being of the older community. You’ll also maintain focus and a sense of humour amidst significant plate-spinning!

Join a flexible employer that pride itself on being a family and carer-friendly workplace.

What we are looking for

We need the CEO to be resilient, flexible and adaptable. This approach will influence and develop external partnerships, growing the organisation’s income and reputation.

We are particularly seeking someone to:

• shape the ongoing AUKS organisational strategy and be involved in its delivery to ensure success and sustainability
• support the Board in delivering its charitable objectives efficiently and effectively
• champion equity, diversity and inclusion, understanding the demographic needs of local older people
• maximise efficient use of all AUKS’ human, financial and other resources.

The Organisations

Join an independent charity dedicated to helping older people in the community to live well in later life. By providing vital information, expert advice and practical support, this work enables older people to make informed decisions on finances, health and care.

Other areas of experience may include CEO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive Officer, COO, CFO, Deputy CEO, Deputy Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Executive Officer. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.