Post: Director / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (title to be decided with chosen candidate)
Organisation: Catholic Care (Caritas Leeds)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Over £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Leeds (LS6 2BR)
Closing Date: Once position is filled
Founded on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic Care (Caritas Leeds) delivers practical services to people in need, particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, marginalised and at risk of being left behind by society regardless of their faith. They are passionate about caring for and supporting both children and adults throughout the continuum of life. They make sure their voices are heard, and their lives improved though delivering high quality care, treating each person with dignity and recognising their own individual uniqueness. For more than 160 years Catholic Care have worked tirelessly, evolving services to meet the needs of people today and tomorrow.
Why Join Catholic Care?
Catholic Care is a forward thinking and vibrant charity providing services for, and employing people of, all faiths or of no faith at all. For the past 160 years, they have been meeting the needs of people who are or vulnerable across Yorkshire, having a positive impact on their lives. Each year their work makes a positive difference to nearly 3,000 people, both through their CQC- and Ofsted-regulated services and in the local communities. Catholic Care care passionately about the people they support who remain at the heart of everything they do. They are a values-led charity. Their values drive our working lives. These values help them to make decisions about what is done, how it is done, and who they do it for. Wellbeing is important to them, and they will make sure you feel valued. They are proud to be a Mindful Employer and accredited with Investors in People and their approaches are there to support their staff along the way.
This role also offer benefits which reflect the postholder’s hard work, including generous annual leave, pension scheme and sick pay policy.
Overview of the role
Working with the Board of Trustees, members of the clergy and parishes, the Director / CEO will be responsible for shaping and delivering the strategic vision of the charity in its mission to support adults and children in need.
Your role will involve responsibility for:
Leadership – to be visionary in the charity’s strategic development in line with the values and ethos of the charity
Governance – to take overall responsibility for the legal, risk, statutory and regulatory requirements of the charity
Strategy – to work with the Trustees, develop and deliver the strategic plan with responsibility for the continued development of Caritas across the Diocese of Leeds
Operational Efficiency including the lead role for the regulated services with Ofsted and CQC.
Catholic Care require a resilient, strategic thinker with strong values, proven leadership experience and the ability to manage the inevitable conflict between the charity’s values and business decisions. You will have a proven track record of success in leadership roles, delivering a successful strategic plan and with experience of financial management and governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established and respected charity, undertaking a wide variety of work. As Director / CEO you have the opportunity to drive strategy forward and have a real impact.
Please email recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk for a recruitment brochure detailing all the benefits on offer which include: A competitive salary, 31 days annual holiday plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days annual leave after 5 years of service. A relocation package may be considered for the right candidate.
Alternatively, to apply please email your current CV and application covering letter to the address above.
The position will be advertised until it filled.