Job Description

Creating chances, choices & opportunities for people

to live the best lives they can.
Call: 01772 732313
Chief Executive Officer


3 days ago
Location: Preston, Lancashire

Permanent

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Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: 77,744 - 83,546

Application Form

Person Specification

Candidate Information

Please send completed application forms

and your CV to

jobs@caritascare.org.uk





After a remarkable 26-year journey with Caritas Care, including five years as CEO, our current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2025. This creates a rare and exciting opportunity to lead this dynamic, well-established and vibrant organisation. The Trustees are looking for an exceptional leader to take forward and further develop one of the North West's most respected and impactful charities.

About Caritas Care

For 90 years, Caritas Care has been at the heart of communities across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester. We are a values-driven charity committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for people across the North West. Our services include adoption and fostering, support for people with disabilities, rehabilitation programs and community projects, all designed to ensure that everyone has the chance to thrive.

About the Role

As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management, ensuring our services continue to make a meaningful impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include:


Leading the organisation with passion and integrity, upholding our values in everything we do Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance and expand our services Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, commissioners and partner organisations Ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing budgets and securing funding opportunities Maintaining governance and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet legal, ethical and regulatory requirements Inspiring and supporting our dedicated staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence

About You

We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader who is passionate about making a difference. You will bring:


Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with experience in a senior management role A deep understanding of the charity, social care or public sector, particularly in service delivery and safeguarding Excellent financial and operational management skills, ensuring sustainability and growth A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders A values-driven mind-set, committed to inclusion, equality and social justice

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role - it is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference. You will be joining a charity with deep community roots, a skilled team and a future full of possibility.


Lead a well-respected and impactful charity Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference Shape the future of services that change lives 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Incremental salary scale progression Flexi-time and flexible working Opportunity to maintain a Social Work England registration Employee Assistance Programme Work based pension 5% employer contribution (LGPS transfer will be considered for the right applicant) Birthday leave after 10 years' service Essential car user post with travel paid at 45p per mile Onsite free car parking

If you believe you have the skills, experience and passion to lead Caritas Care into its next chapter, we'd love to hear from you.



For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Swarbrick, Chief Executive, on 01772 732313.

Applicants who have previously applied for this position need not reapply.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 24 September 2025



Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025


Early applications are encouraged as we may close the recruitment process ahead of the deadline if a sufficient number of high quality applications are received