Job Title: Chief Executive
Location: Leicester
Salary: £54k – £60k per annum DOE
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Norton Housing & Support is a Leicester based charity and housing association with the aspiration of becoming the mental health provider of choice in Leicestershire.
We primarily provide supported housing services to people with mental health needs and women at risk of homelessness, but also offer community-based support services through our much-valued mental health drop in facilities.
We have an excellent track record of delivering high quality and effective services for the past 40 years. We enjoy an excellent reputation with people who use our services, partner organisations and funders alike.
We are embarking on an exciting growth agenda with our first purpose-built scheme currently under development.
The role;
A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and inspiring individual to drive the organisation forward in an exciting period of growth, responding to the changing operating environment, whilst remaining true to our values and our residents-first ethos.
We are seeking an experienced charity, housing, or health/social care leader with a proven track record to develop and deliver impactful strategies whilst inspiring the people around you to succeed. You will have experience of organisational governance, dealing with HR issues, and driving a performance management culture.
You will be a persuasive influencer, able to build and tell compelling stories that lead to partnerships and income generation that deliver the sustainable support our service users need. You will have a good understanding of the housing, health and social landscape, and a confident ability to network and engage stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- To provide leadership to the organisation and to be responsible for its management and administration within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks laid down by the Board of Trustees.
- To develop new business opportunities and increase income to secure the future sustainability of the organisation, whilst ensuring it remains true to its values.
- Together with the Chair, to enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the organisation and to ensure that the Board receives timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups, including members of our black and minority ethnic communities.
Please note that any offer of employment is subject to proof of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references (one of whom should be your last or most recent employer, where applicable). Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced DBS (criminal record) check is also required. More information about our approach to DBS checks and employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.
A detailed job description and person specification for the role is available on our website. Should you wish to request an informal discussion about the role with our Chair of Trustees, please contact our offices.
To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter which explains your reasons for applying for the post, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the person specification.
Closing date: 5th November 2023
Interviews will take place at our offices in Leicester week of 13th November 2023.
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