JOB VACANCY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THE HOPE CENTRE, BROMYARD, HEREFORDSHIRE

Salary £50-55k, subject to skills and experience

The Hope Centre is currently seeking a new CEO to lead the charity

We are looking for someone who will lead the organisation’s growth, develop funding opportunities and be accountable for the charity’s strategic direction and operations. The new CEO will lead the senior team and work closely with the Board of Trustees to formulate and deliver the organisation’s new strategy.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will provide clear and decisive leadership, set and deliver a compelling long-term strategy, and ensure the organisation remains financially robust, mission-focused, and positioned for sustainable impact. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the charity sector, proven ability in leading teams and experience of writing successful funding bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the charity's strategic vision.

• Lead organisational development and identify opportunities to expand services, funding, and partnerships.

• Ensure effective financial management and long-term sustainability.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the leadership team and staff

Work in close partnership with the Board of Trustees, providing strategic insight, performance reporting, and clear recommendations.

Ensure full compliance with charity law, governance standards, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements.

• Be the Nominated Individual for our Early Years setting

About You

You will be an accomplished senior leader with the ability to combine strategic thinking with operational excellence.

You will have:

Café · Child Contact · Support Services · Early Years

Senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity, not-for-profit, public, or social impact sectors.

• A proven track record of delivering organisational growth and strategic transformation.

• Experience developing successful funding strategies and acquiring funding.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

• Strong financial and commercial awareness.

• Outstanding communication and influencing abilities.

• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees.

• A collaborative, values-led leadership style with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

The Hope Centre is a well-established charity located in the rural market town of Bromyard, Herefordshire and has delivered support and services to the community since 1999.

How to Apply

For a full application pack, please contact Sarah Eardley, CEO at sarah.eardley@hopefamilycentre.org

To apply, please complete the application form and return with a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role and why you are passionate about leading our charity to sarah.eardley@hopefamilycentre.org by 5pm on August 24th 2026.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.