Evolve Counselling is a long‑established Cambridgeshire charity providing professional, affordable mental‑health support to individuals, organisations, and communities. Each year, Evolve delivers thousands of counselling sessions through a team of trained, accredited counsellors working across the East of England region.
Our mission is to deliver counselling services to adults at the lowest possible cost, wherever possible seeking to subsidise sessions for those on low incomes. We do this through a mixed model of commissioned services, private counselling, and grant‑supported provision. By working to grow and foster a membership body of professional counsellors, Evolve strives to improve access to quality counselling and psychotherapy for all, and to create a positive working environment for those in the profession.
The CEO role provides strategic and operational leadership to drive Evolve’s growth, sustainability, and impact. The position delivers effective organisational management, high‑quality service delivery, robust governance, regulatory compliance, and a positive staff culture. Working in conjunction with the board, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the organisation’s future, ensuring that Evolve remains a trusted, quality and sustainable source of mental health support for years to come.
Following several years of successful internal stabilisation—strengthening governance, staffing, and operational systems—the charity is ready to enter a critical period of transformation and growth. Our current CEO plans to retire in September 2026, having laid strong foundations for what must come next.
Our new CEO will lead Evolve into this next phase—strengthening partnerships, expanding referral pathways, stabilising revenue streams, and championing accessible counselling across our communities.
How to Apply
You can download an application pack at: https://evolvecounselling.org.uk/vacancies
Or email: projectssupport@evolvecounselling.org.uk
* 1. Your CV (max 3 pages).
* 2. A supporting statement (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the Person Specification and why you are interested in leading Evolve.
* 3. Contact details for two referees (referees will not be contacted without your permission).
Applications should be emailed to: projectssupport@evolvecounselling.org.uk
The closing date for applications is Thursday 23 April 2026
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