Location: Liverpool
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Board of Trustees
Direct Reports: c.6 staff
Community Size: 28 residents
Operations: Social enterprise (shop, café, workshop), supported accommodation
We are recruiting to a homeless charity based in Seaforth Liverpool.
This is not a traditional CEO role. This is an opportunity to lead a purpose-driven organisation where success is measured by people moving into employment, gaining independence and rebuilding their lives.
Youll be at the forefront of creating real pathways into work, using social enterprise and community support to deliver lasting change.
The Opportunity
You will take overall responsibility for leading a unique organisation that combines supported accommodation with a thriving social enterprise.
Your focus?
Turning support into progression
Turning opportunity into employment outcomes
Turning lives around for good
Youll shape strategy, drive performance and ensure every part of the organisation is aligned to one clear goal:helping people move forward into work, training and independence.
What Youll Be Doing
* Lead the organisation strategically and operationally, working closely with the Board
* Drive a clear focus on employment pathways, skills development and progression outcomes
* Ensure high-quality, person-centred support that leads to real independence
* Oversee and grow social enterprise activity as a route into employment
* Build partnerships with employers, training providers and local stakeholders
* Take full ownership of financial performance, sustainability and compliance
* Lead and inspire a small, committed team to deliver impact
What Were Looking For
* A proven senior leader who can balance strategy with hands-on delivery
* Strong experience in organisational leadership
* Someone who understands how to create pathways into employment or progression
* Commercially aware, with the ability to link social impact with income generation
* A natural relationship builder who can influence, partner and represent externally
* Values-led, resilient and driven to make a real difference
Why This Role?
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Its about:
* Creating opportunities where they didnt exist
* Helping people rebuild confidence and purpose
* Driving real, measurable outcomes not just support, but progression
If you want a role where you can genuinely change lives and see the impact every day, this is it.
If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch.
Closing date is Friday 17th April 2026Interview Thursday 23rd April 2026