CEO​/Director - Chambers of Commerce

Overview

If you're looking for a strategic leadership role where your impact can be seen and felt across a whole county - supporting businesses, influencing policy and shaping long‑term economic prosperity, then this is an opportunity to lead real, lasting change.

For over 200 years, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has been a trusted, independent voice for business – supporting entrepreneurs, SMEs and major employers across our county. They champion growth, opportunity and prosperity, helping businesses belong, connect and thrive.

This is a meaningful opportunity for a commercially astute, people‑focused leader who is passionate about Staffordshire – ready to create real impact across the business community and play a pivotal role in shaping the county's economic future.

• Lead delivery of the Board's strategy and drive the Chamber's commercial growth.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with MPs, councils, business leaders and key partners.
• Grow and strengthen membership so the Chamber remains the place businesses want to belong.
• Provide clear financial leadership, overseeing budgets, as well as leading and managing funding bids.
• Shape and amplify the Chamber's policy and advocacy voice through our Council, forums and wider stakeholder networks.

• Have a strong track record of leading change and driving growth in a senior leadership role.
• Have experience modernising or transforming an organisation – respecting its heritage while bringing fresh thinking and steady improvement.
• Are passionate about Staffordshire and about supporting SMEs, start‑ups and scale‑ups, and can speak credibly across the whole business community.
• Bring strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to diversify income and increase commercially generated revenue.
• Lead with authenticity: supportive, empowering, non‑micromanaging, and able to take people with them on the journey.
• Are based locally or committed to spending time in Staffordshire each week.
• Can confidently engage MPs, councils, universities and senior business leaders across the area.

Package: Circa £120,000 + Pension & Benefits

Organisation: Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce

Location: Stoke on Trent – 35 hours hybrid working, Monday to Friday, with additional out‑of‑hours required at times

The closing date for applications is Friday, 23rd January 2026
, however, early submission is advised.