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Director/CEO
HOMELESS LINK
55,000 - 60,000 per year
Remote
Full-time
27th October 2025

CEO

  • Job Reference: 00004285-1
  • Date Posted: 29 September 2025
  • Recruiter: Lighthouse Homes
  • Location: Rotherham, Yorkshire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £55,000 to £60,000
  • Role: Director/CEO jobs
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Work hours: Full Time

Job Description

Closing date: 27.10.25

Application process: For more information, to arrange a telephone conversation or obtain the application pack email janet.hampshire@lighthousehomes.co.uk

Interviews will take place on 12.11.25, preferable face to face or online if required. Please forward your CV with a supporting letter to janet.hampshire@lighthousehomes.co.uk

Job Description

Lead the Charity

  • With a clear Christian focus lead and inspire the 30 committed staff, full and part time, and over 20 volunteers.
  • Work as part of the management team, including chair of trustees, to oversee the entirety of the charity.
  • Set the tone across the 4 Christian therapeutic communities and 6 satellite houses, accommodating 116 men and women.
  • Be the visible face of the charity externally building credible relationships with critical stakeholders: partners; politicians; the media and local government officials in order to advance the charity’s aims.

Develop and implement the vision for the charity

  • Reporting to the board of trustees, provide the strategic coordination, oversight and direction of the charity.
  • Create sustainable business models, positioning the charity to be well placed to respond effectively to legislative changes to the housing sector.
  • Recognise and seize new opportunities where they further the aims of the charity.
  • Maintain a focus on clear measurable goals and create momentum.

Select, lead and direct the team

  • Ensure recruitment meets the needs of the business.
  • Develop and coach the senior team.
  • Support and strengthen the team via training, development and supervision.
  • Produce effective programmes of restoration for all our residents, as well as contributing to the wider social programme of each site.
  • Maintain and develop the charity’s person-centred approach.
  • Implement robust health & safety and HR protocols to protect staff, volunteers and residents.

Collaborate with the trustees and the finance lead to maintain and secure the long term financial and professional stability of the charity

  • Ensure the charity has the financial resources to meet its vision and operates within the annual budget
  • Have clear accountability and responsibility for all budgets and forecasts identifying any financial risks and opportunities to the trustees.
  • Ensure the policies and procedures are in place for full legal, professional and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure the charity meets all its statutory requirements under the jurisdiction of the Charity Commission.