Chief Executive Mencap

Barnet Mencap is a very well-established local charity which provides services and support for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their family carers, while also campaigning alongside them to improve their lives. The organisation aims to create a world where people with learning disabilities are valued equally, have their voices heard and are included in the community.

Barnet Mencap is looking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and ensure it continues to provide its highly valued services. This will be a 28 hour a week role.

• Experience in a senior role in a relevant service such as Learning Disabilities, Children or Adult Services.
• Experience of developing a strategy and monitoring framework in a similar environment.
• Experience of effective partnership working at a strategic and practical level.
• Proven track record of income generation and financial management.
• Knowledge of charity governance, regulation for a medium‑size charity, and working effectively with a board of trustees.
• Knowledge of the Health and Social Care environment, including key policies and legislation.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Safeguarding in a service delivery environment.
• Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and how to apply it to deliver empowering person‑centred projects and services.

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role.

To apply , please send your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Completed applications should be emailed to Project Support at projec
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The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

18th of January 2026

10th and 11th of February 2026.

PLEASE NOTE:

This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.

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