YMCA Newcastle is part of the global YMCA Movement — one of the world’s oldest and largest youth organisations — and has been empowering young people in the city for over 170 years. As an independent local charity, we deliver a diverse range of youth and community services across Newcastle, including youth work, housing and social enterprise. Our housing portfolio includes supported accommodation and outreach programmes, alongside private rented flats, managed in partnership with a local managing agent,.
Our mission is simple but powerful:to empower young people and strengthen communities so that everyone can belong, contribute and thrive.
The Role
We are seeking avisionary, compassionate and inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead YMCA Newcastle into its next chapter. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring that our organisation continues to deliver high‑quality, impactful services while remaining financially sustainable.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the strategic development and operational delivery of YMCA Newcastle’s youth, housing and community services.
* Managing supported housing provision.
* Acting as the Ofsted Responsible Officer and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
* Overseeing financial management, budgeting, reporting and income generation.
* Building strong partnerships with funders, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
* Promoting, developing and expanding youth work provision across Newcastle – and, in time, Gateshead.
* Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement.
* Managing commercial interests, including a block of 22 flats in partnership with a managing agent.
About You
You’ll be a dynamic, values‑driven leader with at least five years’ senior management experience in a complex or multidisciplinary organisation. You will combine strategic vision with hands‑on operational understanding and have a track record of managing services for young people and/or housing provision. Financial acumen, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are essential.
Why Join Us?
Lead a historic and impactful charity with a bold vision for the future.
Work alongside a dedicated team and supportive Board committed to positive social change.
Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, values‑based culture.
Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across Newcastle.
How to Apply
To apply and to receive a recruitment pack with detailed information, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role to peter.skelton@ymca.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 8th December
YMCA Newcastle is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
For further information on YMCA, visit
www.ymca.org.uk/about.
YMCA was set up in England in 1844 and is now the largest and oldest youth charity in the world. Operating in 119 countries, each country is governed by a national council.
YMCA England & Wales is the national council for 116 YMCAs across England and Wales. Each YMCA is an independent charity that affiliates to YMCA England & Wales.
While YMCAs work and respond locally to support young people, YMCA England & Wales supports each local charity to deliver one or all five of our work areas: Accommodation, Family Work, Health and Wellbeing; Training and Education and Support and Advice.
We support local YMCAs by promoting high standards of working and sharing best practice. We drive the national brand strategy, campaigns, and policy and research, advising and supporting YMCAs to engage communities, stakeholders and supporters locally.
We give YMCAs a national voice by speaking with government, key policy makers and national media, and we represent them by advocating the needs of young people in England and Wales.
Our Fundraising department and Retail operation, which spans across the country, provide us with the funds to help young people reach their full potential.
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