Bring immediate, credible senior leadership to stabilise a c.£2m regional charity providing clinical services going through a leadership transition: ensure continued delivery of safe, high-quality services, support outgoing acting lead through handover, resolve internal conflict, protect reputation and clinical/regulatory standards.
Key priorities (30–90 days)
- Operational stability & visible leadership – provide day-to-day executive presence; reassure staff and volunteers.
- Protect clinical governance & compliance – ensure CQC, data protection and health & safety obligations are met.
- People stabilisation & conflict resolution – reset relationships within and between teams; coach and support senior managers.
- Manage HR / disciplinary interface – work with Board and retained HR/legal advisers to ensure fair, robust handling of ongoing personnel issues (you will not be the investigating officer).
- Safeguard income & reputation – maintain income generation performance; be the external point of contact for commissioners and other key supporters.
- Deliver clear handover pack – present operational recommendations and an organisational readiness assessment to trustees at assignment end.
Authority & mandate
- Full interim executive authority for operational and strategic decisions within agreed delegated limits.
- Will report to the Chair of Trustees / Board
- Can commission short-term external specialist advisers with Board approval.
Essential experience & attributes
Essential
- Proven senior leadership experience in health or social care, ideally within the charity / not-for-profit sector.
- A track record of guiding organisations through periods of change, including stabilising teams and resolving conflict.
- Strong and practical HR experience, with confidence working alongside legal and HR advisers.
- Financial awareness appropriate to a c. £2m organisation, including budget oversight and prioritisation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and personal integrity.
- A calm, grounded leadership style with the ability to bring people with you.
- Right to work in the UK and ability to travel to site.
Desirable
- Previous interim CEO or turnaround experience.
- Familiarity with CQC requirements and clinical governance frameworks.
Checks & practicalities
- Enhanced DBS, two employer references, right to work and satisfactory pre-start checks will be required.
- Expectation of confidentiality and non-approach to staff/volunteers prior to initial discussions.
How to apply / process
Please send a CV and a short covering note (around 500 words) outlining your availability, why you are a fit for the brief, and salary expectation to: jenny.hills@harrishill.co.uk.
Due to the need for an immediate start, applications will be considered and interviews arranged on a rolling basis; early conversations are encouraged.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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