Rossie is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to take on the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) at a critical moment in its organisational journey. The right candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Rossie’s mission to improve the life chances of children and young people through trauma-informed, rights-based care, education and secure services.
The Role: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and forming part of the Senior Leadership and Management Team (SLMT), the DCEO will provide strategic oversight across all internal operational services, including secure care, residential care and education. This is a senior leadership role that requires an individual capable of managing complexity, bringing cohesion to multi-disciplinary teams and sustaining a strong internal culture grounded in values and outcomes.
Working closely with the Service Heads of Care, Education and Specialist Interventions the DCEO will focus on aligning operational delivery and ensuring young people experience joined-up, high quality support throughout their stay at Rossie.
The DCEO will focus on internal leadership, service performance, employee development and delivery of the strategic plan. The successful candidate must be confident and competent deputising for the CEO as required and be able to hold accountability for internal consistency, cohesion and quality.
The Person: Rossie is seeking a capable and compassionate leader who brings a balance of operational rigour, emotional intelligence and strategic insight.
The role requires someone who can balance authority with empathy, provide strong leadership while enabling others and who is comfortable operating at executive level in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate will be capable of building a strong working relationship with the CEO, complementing their direct leadership style with a thoughtful, collaborative approach.
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, mission led organisation at a time of positive change and ambition. The DCEO will play a key role in strengthening Rossie’s impact, driving forward its commitment to excellence and championing the rights and voices of children and young people.
Candidates should be located within a reasonable distance to commute to Montrose or be willing to relocate. Reasonable relocation expenses can be provided, if applicable.
The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 01 October, and it is anticipated interviews will take place on 28 and 29 October .
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £80, - £88, (SCP 65 - 69)