Chief Executive Officer

E1, London (Hybrid)
£128,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

The CEO will report to the Chair of the Board, and will have delegated accountability for the vision, strategic development and direction of the business to ensure continued growth and success. They will have the ability to lead and inspire the Leadership Team to plan, monitor and deliver services effectively and, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, will ensure the highest standards of governance are implemented. They will represent the organisation externally and enhance our reputation and business developments with key stakeholders. 

This really is a very exciting time to be joining MHFA England as we seek a CEO to help develop our next 5-year strategy.

MHFA England Community Interest Company (CIC) is a social enterprise, a company without shareholders. It offers expert guidance and training to support mental health, in the workplace and beyond. The Association of Mental Health First Aiders is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and is a subsidiary of MHFA England CIC. It’s led by MHFA England's interim Chief Executive and the Association's Managing Director, Sarah McIntosh.

Advocating for the nation's mental health is at the heart of everything we do. Together we will create a society where everyone's mental health matters.

We want a society where everyone can thrive. We believe in zero stigma surrounding mental health. We want mental health to be openly discussed and supported.

We want our training to create an unshakable belief that we can all talk freely about mental health and seek support when we need it. We will achieve this through our mission to train one in ten people in mental health awareness and skills.

The role as CEO is not just one of running our organisation but of changing the face of mental health in the UK. It is a role with limitless opportunities for the right candidate.

Please do download our candidate pack for the full job description, person specification, and more information on MHFA England as an employer.

Application resources
Application Instructions

Please submit:
- Comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role.
- Supporting statement that clearly sets out how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification. You should provide evidence in your statement; and not simply a broad claim to have done it - give us examples and dimensions; tell us what this achieved and how it helped meet organisational goals.
- Details of two referees, one of whom should be with regards to your current / most recent board level role and let us know whether you would be happy for us to contact them as part of the process.

Please ensure that you indicate in your application any dates when you will not be available, or where we might have difficulty in contacting you.

Posted by
Mental Health First Aid England View profile Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 01 October 2024
Closing date: 15 October 2024 at 23:30
Tags: Business Development, Operations, Commercial, Mental Health, Strategy

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