Overview
The Chief Executive Officer will lead SOS's strategic direction, operations, partnerships and fundraising. This includes shaping long-term sustainability, developing our team and enhancing our voice in national conversations centered around suicide prevention and mental health.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Senior Leadership Teams
* Deliver and grow SOS's core services - helpline, hubs and outreach - ensuring high-quality, accessible support.
* Develop and implement a sustainable income generation strategy in collaboration with fundraising staff.
* Ensure sound financial management, working with bookkeepers, auditors and the Board to meet compliance needs.
* Support trustees with good governance and maintain full legal and regulatory compliance, including safeguarding.
* Represent SOS to external stakeholders including NHS, government, press and funders.
* Oversee impact reporting, evaluation and quality improvement across all service areas.
* Champion SOS's mission, values and voice on suicide prevention, stigma reduction and mental health awareness.
Ideal candidate / Qualifications
* Proven experience in charity leadership and team management, ideally in a growth phase.
* Strong understanding of mental health or suicide prevention - lived or professional experience welcomed.
* Track record in strategic planning, income generation and stakeholder engagement.
* Experience of developing services, managing volunteers, and fostering inclusive culture.
* Sound knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, finance and HR best practice.
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
* Comfortable with hybrid working, frequent travel and engaging with emotionally complex topics.
About SOS
SOS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check. SOS Silence of Suicide was founded in 2015 to break the silence around mental health and suicide. It now offers multi-channel support services via a national helpline, mobile hubs, and in-person outreach, with around 45 staff and volunteers. SOS is seeking a strategic and compassionate CEO to lead through the next phase of development.
Timetable for interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be notified w/c 29th Sept with formal interviews to be held 6th/7th October 2025 in the Warwickshire area.
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