Job Description

Carers Support, is a charity which has built up an excellent reputation providing innovative and creative support, information and advice to unpaid carers living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas for the last 25 years.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide dynamic leadership, direction and innovation to Carers Support, enabling the achievement of its strategic aims and objectives.  The CEO will spearhead new strategic initiatives, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, to enable Carers Support to identify and action new opportunities that will drive the organisation forward in an increasingly competitive environment, all the time being led by the needs of carers.

The successful candidate will be an ambassador for both the organisation and unpaid carers, cultivating positive relationships across a broad range of stakeholders and increasing the profile and impact of Carers Support.

The new CEO will have a high degree of empathy and emotional intelligence to lead an experienced, dedicated and highly motivated team. They will have proven leadership and management experience in the delivery of an organisation’s strategy and demonstrable success in managing growth. The individual will be knowledgeable about UK Charity legislation and sustainable financial management.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use their own initiative, prioritise their workload and work to tight deadlines.  You will be a forward thinking, committed and passionate individual with a true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer.

To request a recruitment pack, please e-mail Mary Whittington, Chair of Trustees, or visit our website.

Please return completed applications to our recruitment inbox (as detailed on our website).

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 29th June 2025

Provisional interview dates: W/c 14th July 2025

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities.  We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.

Registered Charity No:  1063226