CEO
We are looking for an experienced leader to join the charity in this part-time role.
Position: CEO
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Part-time, 3 days/22.5 hours per week
Salary: £65,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
The Role
The current CEO, has done a fantastic job since joining the charity over four years ago and will be handing over an organisation at an exciting time in its development. There is a strong senior management team in place, enjoy robust processes, solid reporting, accountability and financial rigour and, while there are inevitably challenges, there is everything to play for going forward.
Great work has already been done but the charity needs to continue to build its network, develop partnerships with local companies, as well as grow its donor income, including legacies, to build on its base of earned income from its retail revenue. Ambitious for growth and commercially minded, the new CEO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and to focus externally, to be the ambassador for the charity, to raise its profile and promote the opportunities available to the people and organisations who can benefit from partnering with us.
Main responsibilities include:
* Strategic leadership and vision
* To provide clear and forward-thinking leadership to ensure the charity remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a changing environment
* Financial leadership and fundraising
* To grow income from all sources, encouraging new avenues of income generation through services and growth.
* To be responsible for the effective, strong leadership and management of the staff, volunteers, the organisation and its resources.
* Governance and compliance
* Service development and delivery
* To actively promote, explore and develop ways of working with organisations and statutory agencies within Milton Keynes
If you feel you are the right person to join the board, we would be delighted to hear from you!
About You
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of leadership and management across a range of responsibilities at senior level – ideally gained in the corporate sector.
You will also have:
* Substantial experience of business planning development and delivery
* Financial acumen – experience of financial management and control, including budget oversight and cost control
* Knowledge, experience and understanding of strategic planning and service development planning; including facilitation, implementation and review/evaluation and organisational change
* Track record in driving and supporting fundraising growth, developing networks and working with funding partners
* Demonstration of influencing and developing relationship with key stakeholders and senior opinion leaders including local authority or similar
* Track record as a leader of people, creating positive affirming environments for successful teams and an inclusive organisation
The Organisation
The charity was established in June 1978 and is a local independent charity working to improve the quality of life for all older people living in Milton Keynes.
The team are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among the workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and customers, and for each employee/volunteer to feel respected and able to give their best. In the search for the new CEO we would be particularly pleased to receive applications from people who come from groups that are often underrepresented, knowing that this work only benefits from a truly diverse staff team.
You may have experience in other areas such as COO, CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Deputy CEO, Deputy COO.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation