Chief Executive Officer

Edward’s Trust is seeking a values-led Chief Executive to build on recent stabilisation and lead the charity into its next phase of sustainable impact.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected West Midlands charity providing specialist bereavement counselling and holistic wellbeing support to parents, children and young people experiencing profound loss.

Working closely with a committed Board and skilled staff team, the Chief Executive will provide visible, emotionally intelligent leadership, strengthen income resilience, and guide the organisation confidently through a challenging funding environment while protecting the quality and integrity of our services.

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role, combining strategic clarity with practical delivery. The successful candidate will be comfortable holding complexity and uncertainty, and motivated by making a meaningful difference in a values‑led organisation.

• Providing overall leadership and strategic direction for Edward’s Trust
• Strengthening financial sustainability and leading income generation activity
• Working in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to embed shared strategic priorities
• Acting as an external ambassador for the charity, building relationships and profile
• Leading and supporting a committed team delivering emotionally demanding services

• Significant senior leadership experience within a charity, health or social care setting
• Strong financial acumen and experience of income generation
• An engaging, emotionally intelligent leadership style
• Comfortable balancing strategy with hands‑on delivery
  
  Values‑led, resilient and collaborative

• Salary: £58,000–£65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working: Applications welcomed for flexible and part‑time working, including 0.8 FTE
• A supportive, values‑led culture with real autonomy and influence
• The opportunity to make a profound difference to bereaved families

Edward’s Trust is committed to inclusive and fair recruitment and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, particularly those under‑represented in senior leadership roles within the charity and health and social care sectors. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process.

Full details, including the recruitment pack and how to apply, are available via the link.