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Chief executive officer

Edinburgh
Cyrenians
Chief executive officer
Posted: 19 January
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About the role

The CEO leads the organisation, taking overall responsibility for its strategic direction and its day-to-day operations. This includes leading the development and execution of the organisation’s strategy. The CEO takes overall responsibility for compliance with legislation and operating the organisation safely and responsibly. The CEO plays a key role in communicating strategy and performance, and representing Cyrenians externally.


Key Responsibilities

To deliver vision and outstanding leadership for the charity; accountable to the Board for the impact of the work and long-term sustainability of the organisation.

To develop a long-term strategy in collaboration with the Board; setting ambitious objectives for its delivery; ensuring the organisational structure is fit for purpose and continuing to develop Cyrenians reputation as a leader in its field.

To build the awareness and understanding of the organisation, its ethos, vision and Public Health Approach to Homelessness Prevention across all sectors.

To develop and maintain an understanding of the changing social, economic and technological landscape, its impact on the drivers of homelessness and the new opportunities and challenges these changes bring.


Person specification

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with strong commercial acumen and proven senior executive experience (CEO experience desirable). You’ll bring exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and foster positive relationships across the Board, leadership team, staff, and external stakeholders.

Key attributes include:

* Strategic thinking and adaptability
* Sound financial understanding, commercial acumen, and results orientation
* Integrity, high ethical standards, and alignment with Cyrenians’ values
* Experience leading large teams as an Executive and communicating with impact
* Interest in the third sector, homelessness, and emerging technologies (AI, cybersecurity)


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