As our next Manager (Chief Executive), you will:
* Strategy & Impact: Lead the development and delivery of a clear long‑term strategy that sustains CGN’s neighbourhood impact and reduces social isolation amongst older people.
* Governance & Finance: Strengthen proportionate financial controls, grant monitoring and reporting while working closely with trustees including the Treasurer.
* Operational Leadership: Manage day‑to‑day delivery of volunteer‑led services and introduce accessible procedures and safeguarding arrangements.
* Income Generation: Support fundraising and bid activity to secure multi‑year funding and diversify local income streams.
* Community & Partnerships: Act as CGN’s visible ambassador, maintaining and developing relationships with Manchester City Council, NHS partners and local organisations.
* Volunteer Development: Recruit, induct and support volunteers and facilitators, building a resilient volunteer pipeline and clear role pathways.
* Brand & Profile: Promote CGN’s offer across local channels to maintain footfall, attract new supporters and celebrate members’ stories.
* Premises & Risk: Work with trustees on lease and premises issues and maintain a robust risk register to protect continuity of service.
Who you are
* An experienced, hands‑on manager with significant experience of running small, community‑facing charities or local services and a hands‑on approach to operational delivery.
* Demonstrable expertise in recruiting, supporting and retaining volunteers, with confidence in DBS/safeguarding practice and volunteer supervision.
* Highly organised with strong event/activity planning skills, practical problem solving and attention to detail.
* Financially literate – comfortable with budgeting, grant monitoring and basic financial controls and able to work with volunteer finance leads.
* An excellent communicator: approachable, diplomatic and skilled at building trust with older people, volunteers, trustees and statutory partners.
* Values driven, emotionally resilient and committed to inclusivity and dignity in later life.
* Desirable: experience of Age‑Friendly programmes or befriending schemes and local credibility or knowledge of Manchester/South Manchester.
Why Chorlton Good Neighbours?
* Meaningful local impact – lead a well‑regarded neighbourhood charity with deep community trust and a broad activities programme.
* Strong volunteer culture – join an organisation supported by around 100 committed volunteers and an engaged trustee board.
* Secure footing to build from – healthy funds and a clear focus on securing multi‑year funding and premises.
* Hands‑on role with strategic scope – keep delivery at the heart of the job while developing proportionate systems and succession planning.
* Supportive transition – trustees have planned a careful handover and you will be supported through induction and the subsequent recruitment of a part‑time assistant.
Key information
* Employer: Chorlton Good Neighbours
* Locations: Manchester
* Role Type: Permanent
* Working Hours: Full‑Time
* Working Hours Per Week: Full time – some flexibility required for events/out‑of‑hours meetings
More about this role
* Closing Date: Friday 3rd April 2026 at 12:00pm
* Closing Time: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026.
* Contact Name: Jenny Hill
* Employee Benefits: Pension: Employer pays 3% into the government’s NEST scheme. Annual leave: 30 days plus bank holidays.
* Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes
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