Chief Executive Officer

Help us combat homelessness! Provide visionary leadership and operational oversight for Stonepillow and help create lasting change in our community.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 16th February 2026

Who we are

Founded in 1989, Stonepillow is a homeless charity for the Chichester and Arun Districts. We support and empower homeless and vulnerable individuals to achieve sustainable independence. Through a range of services, including hostel accommodation, day centres and community outreach programmes, we are committed to addressing homelessness and related challenges across the region.

About the role

We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to build on the excellent work of those years and provide leadership and strategic oversight to this £5 million turnover charity.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead the delivery of Stonepillow's strategy, ensuring alignment with the charity's vision and values.
  • Drive innovation in homelessness prevention, relief, recovery, resettlement, and restoration services.
  • Monitor external trends, policy changes and funding opportunities to inform strategic decisions.

Whilst acting as the principal advisor to the Board of Trustees, you will provide timely and accurate information for effective decision-making, oversee financial sustainability, including budget setting, monitoring and reporting, provide clear direction and support to the senior leadership team (SLT) and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration. In addition, you will be responsible for compliance with CQC, Ofsted, social housing regulations, fundraising regulations, Charity Commission and Companies House regulatory frameworks.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a visionary leader with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. You will have a high level of integrity, resilience and emotional intelligence with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure. You'll also have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Ideally, you will have evidence of successfully running services regulated by CQC, OFSTED and Social Housing standards and the ability to ensure compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks and quality assurance standards.

Please click 'Apply on website' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 3rd February.