Interim CEO
Mental health charity | 3–6 Months | Hertfordshire - Hybrid
Salary: £55,000–£65,000 (pro rata)
I am excited to be working with an established mental health charity at a pivotal moment of change, seeking an experienced Interim CEO to provide steady, credible leadership during a period of transition.
Reporting to the Board, you will stabilise day-to-day operations while delivering a focused organisational review covering governance, safeguarding, culture, skills, and sustainability. This is a hands-on assignment starting early January 2026 requiring clarity, sensitivity, and pace.
Key Focus
* Lead and support staff and volunteers, ensuring service continuity
* Conduct an organisational and governance review
* Deliver a full safeguarding audit
* Assess skills and capacity across staff, volunteers, and trustees
* Facilitate sensitive conversations and help rebuild trust
* Advise on future leadership recruitment
About You
* Senior leadership experience in the charity sector
* Proven interim or turnaround experience
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and audit experience
* Excellent board-level communication and reporting skills
Practicalities
* Contract: 3–6 months
* Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
* Location: Hybrid with regional travel
If you have the above skills and experience and are available from early January 2026, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!