About the role
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing, trauma-informed charity with an exceptional reputation and bold ambition to meet rising demand and increase impact.
As CEO, you’ll be expected to bring the personal and professional strengths needed to:
1. Deliver on the 2023-2027 strategy with clarity and purpose.
2. Lead with values by embedding co-production and lived experience.
3. Ensure financial health, strong governance and operational compliance.
4. Be a visible, inspiring leader for young people, teams, services and communities.
5. Champion young people’s voices and influence change at every level.
About You
We’re looking for a motivational and passionate leader with:
6. Proven track-record in strategic leadership, ideally in relevant supported housing or youth services sector.
7. Knowledge of housing law, Ofsted requirements and legal frameworks shaping services.
8. Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice, co-production and ED&I.
9. Financial and commercial acumen, with experience securing funding and managing complex budgets.
10. Ability to build trust, empower teams and lead through change.
11. Authenticity, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
12. Commitment to amplifying young voices and ensuring young people are at the heart of all decision-making.
What’s special about BackUp North West?
In return, we can offer you a values-led culture that champions staff wellbeing, psychological safety and professional growth. You’ll inherit an ambitious, mission-led team with a strong track record of innovation and the chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives, every day.
If you’re as excited by this unique opportunity as we are, then we’d absolutely love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV or profile to Amelia Lee as the first step. If your skills and experience are a match, we’ll be in touch with further details on the application process.
Deadline: Friday 10th October
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed, will be available in the job pack.