Job Description

About Serve

We are an award-winning charity in Northamptonshire committed to supporting older people, people with disabilities and their carers.

We operate out of our HQ’s in Rushden, Northamptonshire with a Day Centre in Higham Ferrers and a small office in Kettering. 

Our vision is a society that fully respects the rights of older people and people with disabilities and where age and disability are not barriers to opportunity, fulfilment and dignity.

Our mission is to help adults who require support services to maintain their independence.

About the Role

As the CEO of Serve, your role will be to provide the strategic leadership, vision and direction to help the organisation to deliver its mission to support independent living for older adults and people living with disabilities and their carers.

You will collaborate with the Trustees to provide strategic direction, operational management and impactful leadership to ensure the effective delivery of our services and the fulfilment of our organisational goals.

You will play a vital role in the continued growth and financial sustainability of Serve and will work alongside sector partners to improve the lives of service users across Northamptonshire and North Bedfordshire.

The CEO plays a vital role in the governance of the Charity and must work closely with the Chairperson and the Board of Directors (Trustees). The relationship between the CEO and the Board is centred on an open, honest and mutually respectful professional relationship. The Trustees have delegated responsibility to the CEO to run the Charity in a professional, inclusive respectful and caring way. It is, therefore, critical that the post holder maintains a positive working relationship with the Board facilitating open and transparent communication. The role of the CEO is to be responsible for the day to day running of the Charity.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be someone with a background in leadership in an adult social care setting or related sector with an understanding of the voluntary sector. 

We are looking for a confident, professional and caring leader with the skills and expertise to drive Serve forward in its charitable mission.

Serve is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checking.

How to Apply

If you would like an informal conversation about the role with Jess Slater, CEO, please message for an appointment.

Please apply by completing the Serve application form and equal opportunities form on the website or request the application documents by sending a message.

Closing Date for applications:  Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 4.00pm.

Interviews Dates:  11th and 12th April 2024.