CEO, Management

Founded in 1865, and established by Royal Charter, the Royal Alfred is a much respected and widely known Maritime Charity based in Surrey providing a Nursing Care Home and affordable Housing for former seafarers and their dependents. Due to the impending retirement of the current Chief Executive Officer, they are seeking a dynamic individual to take on this exciting opportunity to build upon recent achievements and to meet the challenge of maintaining a first‑class service to the Society's beneficiaries.

Reporting to the Chair, other duties will include;

As the Nominated Individual, supervise the management of the Care Home (Belvedere House), together with Housing, ensuring the highest standards of delivery possible are being achieved.

Representing the interests of the Society within the wider Maritime Charity and Care sectors as necessary.

Ensuring that the Strategic Plan and all Policies laid down by the Society are implemented and adhered to.

Ensuring that all legal, statutory, governance, and best practice guidelines are adhered to.

Overseeing grant application planning, submission and implementation, including identifying resource requirements and submitting proposals.

The nature of the Charity defines that a candidate with maritime experience in a leadership role would be an advantage but is not essential. Previous experience in the care sector or experience in regulated environments is also desirable.

The successful candidate will have proven experience as a senior manager, and will be an effective leader, with a willingness to learn then apply knowledge of Care Services as the legally Nominated Individual. The chosen candidate will require DBS certification for work with vulnerable adults.

Benefits available upon request.

The closing date for applications will be Monday 18th May. Candidates should send their CV and cover letter to our retained consultant - Simon Bell at