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Chief Executive

ST MARTINS HOUSING TRUST
77,000 per year
Norwich, Norfolk
Full-time
25th March 2026
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Chief Executive

Department

Chief Executive

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

Salary range: £77,000 - £80,000

Salary: £77-£80K full time equivalent. Pay award pending effective 1 April 2026.

Contract: permanent, full-time basis (38 hours per week). We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for part-time hours, including how these are worked across the working week.

St Martins, the long standing and well respected charity supporting people out of homelessness, is looking to recruit a Chief Executive following the retirement of our current CEO.

As our new Chief Executive, you will collaborate with our dedicated teams and the Board of Trustees to drive forward the vital work of St Martins, focusing on our six key priorities:

  • prevent homelessness wherever possible
  • deliver effective support
  • deliver sustained support
  • continue to be an employer of choice
  • continue to be well managed and efficient
  • communicate clearly

We are looking for :

  • A current CEO or Director with experience in one or more of the following fields: social housing, homelessness, social care or related fields
  • Proven track record of delivering organisational strategy and managing complex change.
  • Proven experience of managing complex budgets exceeding £10 million, to support the long‑term sustainability of a charity during periods of change .
  • Proven experience in governance and in building productive, collaborative relationships with a Board of Trustees.
  • Evidence of successful income generation through fundraising, grants, and partnerships.
  • Experience of media relations (including TV and radio).
  • Experience interpreting complex financial and performance data to support effective evaluation and enable sound strategic decision-making.
  • Experience of effective collaborative working with partner organisations and sectors.

 For a full appointment brief please link here 

If you would find a discussion with the chair or our current CEO helpful please let Jo Gillies-Wheatley know via e mail: Jo.Gillies-Wheatley@stmartinshousing.org.uk 

Closing date : 25 March 2026

Location

Norwich, Norfolk

Department

Chief Executive

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

Salary range: £77,000 - £80,000